Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 543280

Yellow-haired Dagger Moth
Acronicta impleta

Observation date: July 03, 2011
Date notes: picture 07/04/2011
Submitted by: shelleyo
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Has been eating cherry tree leaves and growing rapidly. It has been dry and warm maybe up to the 80's.
Status: Resident
Verified by: kellyrichers
Verified date: November 21, 2011
Coordinator notes: Identification according to Dave Wagner, foremost moth caterpillar expert from UConn. This one was too tough for me alone! Kelly
Checklist region(s): Tuolumne County, California, United States