Acronicta perdita

Grote, 1874

Pacific Dagger

Acronicta perdita is a occurring along the Pacific coast of North America from British Columbia to California. have a wingspan of 42–46 mm and are active from April to July. The feed on Ceanothus and Purshia species.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Acronicta perdita: /ˌækrəˈnɪktə pərˈdɪtə/

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Distribution

British Columbia south to California

Seasonality

April to July

Diet

feed on Ceanothus and Purshia

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