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Acronicta connecta

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Acronicta connecta
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A. connecta
Binomial name
Acronicta connecta
Grote, 1873
Synonyms
  • Acronycta connecta

Acronicta connecta, the connected dagger moth, is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found from the Great Lakes region to central New England, south to Florida, west to Texas and Utah.

The wingspan is 30–40 mm. Adults are on wing from May to August depending on the location.

The larvae feed on leaves of Salix species.

Subspecies

  • Acronicta connecta connecta
  • Acronicta connecta albina

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