Acronicta exilis
Grote, 1874
exiled dagger moth, Lesser Oak Dagger
Acronicta exilis is a commonly known as the exiled dagger or Lesser Oak Dagger. It is to eastern North America, with documented in Iowa, New York, Maryland, Arkansas, Delaware, and Manitoba. The is associated with oak , as its feed on Quercus species. Like other dagger moths, it likely exhibits typical traits including activity and .
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How to pronounce Acronicta exilis: /əˈkrɒnɪktə ɛkˈsɪlɪs/
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Habitat
Oak-dominated forests and woodlands, given larval association with Quercus .
Distribution
Eastern North America: documented in Iowa, New York, Maryland, Arkansas, Delaware (United States) and Manitoba (Canada).
Diet
feed on Quercus (oak) .