Acronicta lupini
Grote, 1873
lupine dagger, little bear
Acronicta lupini is a noctuid found in alpine across western North America, from Canadian provinces and territories south to California. The was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1873. have a wingspan of approximately 33 mm and are active from May through August. The "lupine dagger" and "little bear" refer to this species' appearance and possibly its association with lupine plants.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acronicta lupini: /ækrəˈnɪktə ˈluːpɪnaɪ/
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Habitat
Alpine .
Distribution
Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, British Columbia, Alberta and Yukon in Canada, south to California.
Seasonality
are on wing from May to August in Canada.