Biology:Acronicta longa

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Short description: Species of moth

Acronicta longa
Scientific classification edit
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Binomial name
Acronicta longa
Guenée, 1852
Synonyms
  • Acronicta xylinoides
  • Acronicta xyliniformis
  • Acronicta pallidicoma

Acronicta longa, the long-winged dagger moth, is a moth of the family Noctuidae. The species was first described by Achille Guenée in 1852. It is found across much of North America, with Nova Scotia, Alberta, Florida, and Texas within is range.

The wingspan is 32–44 mm.

The larvae feed on birch, blackberry, oak and willow.

Wikidata ☰ Q4676307 entry