Acronicta radcliffei
Harvey, 1875
Radcliffe's dagger moth, Radcliffe's Dagger
Acronicta radcliffei, commonly known as Radcliffe's dagger , is a noctuid moth described by Leon F. Harvey in 1875. It occurs in eastern and southern North America, with active from May to August. The species has a wingspan of 36–38 mm and two recognized : A. r. radcliffei and A. r. vancouverensis.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acronicta radcliffei: /ˌækrəˈnɪktə rædˈklɪfaɪ/
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Distribution
Eastern and southern North America. Recorded from Canadian provinces including Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, and from Vermont in the United States.
Seasonality
are on wing from May to August, with timing varying by location.
Diet
Larvae feed on ash (Fraxinus), birch (Betula), chokecherry (Prunus virginiana), elm (Ulmus), serviceberry (Amelanchier), sour cherry (Prunus cerasus), wild black cherry (Prunus serotina), and willow (Salix).