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Acronicta interrupta

931454.00 — 9237 — Acronicta interrupta (Guenée, 1852) — Interrupted Dagger

Larval Host(s)

Presumed main host
on Block Island:

Known hosts:
unclear/unknown

Polyphagous (woody plants)

Identification

This species is difficult to separate from A. laetifica on sight. While the latter species is not known from Block Island, it may occur on the island.

References

  • Species Page at Moth Photographers Group
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
  • Schmidt, B.C. & G.G. Anweiler, 2020. Noctuidae (Part) Pantheinae, Raphiinae, Balsinae, Acronictinae. The Moths of North America, Fascicle 25.4: 202; pl. A-14, figs. 5-8 (adult); pl. 24, fig. 6 (♂ gen.); pl. 41, fig. 4 (♀ gen.); pl. L-12, figs. 1, 2 (larva) (order).
  • Species Page at BugGuide
  • Species Page at E. H. Strickland Museum

    • Adult phenology on Block Island of Acronicta interrupta

    Abundance data late May to early October