Acronicta lithospila
Grote, 1874
Streaked Dagger, streaked dagger moth
Acronicta lithospila is a noctuid commonly known as the streaked dagger moth. Described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1874, this occurs in eastern North America from Canada south to the United States. fly during summer months, and larvae feed on hardwood trees including hickory, oak, and chestnut.
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Distribution
Eastern North America. Canada: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, and Ontario. United States: including Georgia, Maryland, and Oklahoma.
Seasonality
are on wing from June to August depending on location.
Diet
Larvae feed on hickory (Carya), oak (Quercus), and chestnut (Castanea). diet not documented.
Host Associations
- Carya - larval food planthickory
- Quercus - larval food plantoak
- Castanea - larval food plantchestnut