Acronicta hasta

Guenée, 1852
Speared Dagger

Sort #: 2434 | P3 #: 931445 | MPG #: 9229 | PFG Page #: 398
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Larval substrate: Prunus serotina* (Black Cherry)
Phenology: Adult: 5/01 to 9/05 (138 records)

Comment: Average FWL in males 19.6mm and in females 20.7mm.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1910
Last Year Reported: 2023

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 360