Acronicta dolli
Barnes & McDunnough, 1918
Doll's Dagger, Doll's dagger moth
Acronicta dolli is a of owlet moth in the Noctuidae, first described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1918. It is native to North America and is commonly known as Doll's Dagger or Doll's dagger . The species belongs to the dagger moth Acronicta, a group characterized by caterpillars with distinctive hair tufts or projections. The MONA or Hodges number for this species is 9277.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acronicta dolli: //əˈkrɒnɪktə ˈdɒlaɪ//
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Distribution
North America. Distribution records from GBIF confirm presence in this region.
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Taxonomic Notes
The was first described by Barnes & McDunnough in 1918 (not 1818 as incorrectly stated in some sources). The correct authorship and date are Barnes & McDunnough, 1918.
Catalogue Number
The MONA or Hodges number for Acronicta dolli is 9277, a standardized numbering system for North American Lepidoptera.