Acronicta lithospila

(Grote, 1874)
Streaked Dagger

Sort #: 2502 | P #: 931434.6 | MPG #: 9266 | PFG Page #: 404
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Larval substrate: Malus* (Apple), Quercus ilicifolia* (Scrub Oak), Quercus rubra* (Northern Red Oak), Castanea (Chestnut)
Phenology: Adult: 5/16 to 9/30 (192 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, very 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: 496