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American Dagger Moth - Acronicta americana
Copyright © 2009 hidenise

American Dagger Moth - Acronicta americana
Chappaqua, Westchester County, New York, USA
September 17, 2009
Size: 1.5" (38mm)
Found resting on grill cover. Must have fallen off from maple tree above the grill.
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Contributed by hidenise on 25 September, 2009 - 9:37pm
Last updated 11 October, 2009 - 6:31pm

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… john and jane balaban, 11 October, 2009 - 6:31pm login or register to post comments

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… v belov, 11 October, 2009 - 12:55am login or register to post comments

probably ready to pupate
When caterpillars are ready to pupate, many of them leave their foodplant and wander around looking for a safe place to build a cocoon. At this time of year, they can be found in all sorts of unlikely places - even crossing roads and climbing buildings.
… Abigail Parker, 27 September, 2009 - 10:33am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks for the insight.
Now that you've mentioned it, they are everywhere except on their foodplants (plus the leaves are falling).
… hidenise, 4 October, 2009 - 11:09pm login or register to post comments

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