Acronicta lanceolaria
Grote, 1875
lanceolate dagger moth, pointed dagger
Acronicta lanceolaria is a noctuid native to North America, ranging from Nova Scotia to British Columbia. The was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1875. fly in early June in a single . It is listed as a species of special concern and believed extirpated in Connecticut.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acronicta lanceolaria: /ˌækrəˈnɪktə ˌlænsiˈoʊleɪriə/
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Distribution
Found in North America from Nova Scotia to British Columbia. Documented in Canadian provinces including Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Listed as a of special concern and believed extirpated in Connecticut, USA.
Seasonality
are on wing in early June in one per year.
Diet
Reported larval plants include Populus grandidentata (bigtooth aspen), Salix (willow), and Rubus (blackberry/raspberry).
Host Associations
- Populus grandidentata - larval bigtooth aspen
- Salix - larval willow
- Rubus - larval blackberry/raspberry
Life Cycle
with one per year. emerge in early June.
Human Relevance
Listed as a of special concern and believed extirpated in Connecticut, indicating conservation concern in parts of its range.
Similar Taxa
- Acronicta betulaeBoth are dagger moths in Acronicta with similar patterns (dagger )
- Acronicta americanaBoth are dagger moths in Acronicta with reported larval associations with trees
- Acronicta radcliffeiBoth are dagger moths in Acronicta found in North American forests
More Details
Conservation Status
Listed as a of special concern and believed extirpated in the US state of Connecticut, indicating regional decline or loss.
Taxonomic History
Originally described as Apatela lanceolaria by Grote in 1875, later transferred to Acronicta.