Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1398787

Lobelia Dagger Moth
Acronicta lobeliae

Observation date: May 31, 2022
Submitted by: Dave Webb
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Attracted to MV lamp / blacklight in managed meadow (e.g., Virginia Wildrye, Partridge Pea, Purple Coneflower, Butterfly Weed, White Oldfield Aster) with nearby cornfields, mixed forest (Acer, Liriodendron) and boundary planting of red cedar. Forewing length of 28 mm.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: February 11, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Kent County