Splendid dagger moth ( Acronicta superans ), #9226 by larose forest photos

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29-JUL-2014	Christine Hanrahan

Splendid dagger moth (Acronicta superans), #9226

Found on a wild plum tree at the Reveler Conservation Area. The Acronicta species are in the Noctuidae family. The genus Acronicta is a large one and the variety of caterpillars within the genus is astonishing.

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Jean D		31-Dec-2014 01:05
Terrific capture with outstanding detail in this macro image, Christine. ~V

Irene Wehrli		02-Aug-2014 07:29
Another spectacular shot! Irene

Walter Otto Koenig		02-Aug-2014 01:36
Amazing complexity. Looks a bit menacing when viewed in this size "V"

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