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Marsh Dagger

Acronicta insularis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Noctuidae ›Genus: Acronicta

About

The cattail caterpillar (when referring to the larva) or Henry's marsh moth (when referring to the adult) (Acronicta insularis) is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found from coast to coast throughout the United States and southern Canada (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Marsh Dagger?
The scientific name of Marsh Dagger is Acronicta insularis.
What kingdom does Marsh Dagger belong to?
Marsh Dagger belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Marsh Dagger belong to?
Marsh Dagger belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Marsh Dagger belong to?
Marsh Dagger belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Marsh Dagger belong to?
Marsh Dagger belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Marsh Dagger belong to?
Marsh Dagger belongs to the family Noctuidae.
What genus does Marsh Dagger belong to?
Marsh Dagger belongs to the genus Acronicta.