Acronicta clarescens

(Guenée, 1852)
Clear Dagger

Sort #: 2500 | P #: 931434.2 | MPG #: 9246
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Larval substrate: Amelanchier* (Serviceberry), Aronia* (Chokeberry), Malus* (Apple), Prunus serotina (Black Cherry), Prunus (Plum), Sorbus (Mountain Ash)
Phenology: Adult: 5/24 to 9/23 (32 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1880
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 111