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Acronicta radcliffei

(Harvey, 1875)
Radcliffe's Dagger

Sort #: 2505 | P #: 931441.1 | MPG #: 9209 | PFG Page #: 396
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Larval substrate: Amelanchier* (Serviceberry), Aronia (Chokeberry), Betula papyrifera (Paper Birch), Crataegus (Hawthorn), Malus (Apple), Prunus (Cherry), Sorbus (Mountain Ash)
Phenology: Adult: 5/14 to 9/08 (26 records)

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

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 68

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