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Acronicta impleta

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Acronicta impleta
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A. impleta
Binomial name
Acronicta impleta
Walker, 1856
Synonyms
  • Acronicta luteicoma
  • Acronicta krautwormi

Acronicta impleta (yellow-haired dagger moth) is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in most of North America.

The wingspan is about 42 mm. Adults are on wing from April to July depending on the location.

The larvae feed on Ulmus, Acer, Betula, Salix and Quercus species.

Subspecies

  • Acronicta impleta impleta
  • Acronicta impleta illita