Acronicta immodica

Schmidt & Anweiler, 2020
Medium Oak Dagger

Sort #: 2484 | P #: 931419.85 | MPG #: 9242.1 | PFG Page #: 400
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Larval substrate: Quercus alba (White Oak)
Phenology: Adult: 5/26 to 8/04 (81 records)

Comment: Prior to 2020 was called A. modica Walker (sensu Forbes, 1954); It is similar to the current A. modica (formerly haesitata), but lacks a distinct basal dash and antemedial line, but has a more prominent subtornal dash

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1935
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 240