Noctuidae
931419.87 –
9249 Acronicta increta
(Morrison, 1875)
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| Distribution: |
NS west to southeastern SK, Canada, south to FL and west to eastern WY and eastern TX, USA. |
Larva and
Host Plants: |
Host familiy: Betulaceae Fagaceae. Host genera: Betula Castanea Corylus Fagus Quercus. Host extended: Fagus & Quercus stellata records possible represent distinct species (Wagner et al 2011); primary ho... (Kimberley & Douglas 2025) |
| Similar Species: |
- 931419.88 Acronicta cryptica: Melanistic specimens of A. increta cannot be separated with confidence and require DNA.
- Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
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| Synonymy: |
increta (Morrison, 1875) (Acronycta) - MONA 1983: 9249; TL: Brooklyn, NY.inclara (Smith, 1900) (Acronycta) - MONA 1983: [9250]inconstans (Smith, 1911) (Acronycta) |
| Taxonomic Notes: |
Acronicta increta (Morrison, 1875) includes as a synonym [9250] Acronicta inclara (Smith, 1900) in Schmidt & Anweiler (2020), MONA Fascicle 25.4: 149. |
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| References (Caution: DNA barcoding at BOLD provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; some BOLD specimens shown may not be sequenced.) |
- Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Identifications often erroneous; DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; many specimens not sequenced.
- Hall et al., 2021. The Moths of North Carolina - website (identification, habitats and life history)
- Morrison, H.K., 1875. Descriptions of new Noctuidae. Proceedings of the Boston Society of Natural History, 17: 131.
- Schmidt, B.C. & G.G. Anweiler, 2020. Noctuidae (Part) Pantheinae, Raphiinae, Balsinae, Acronictinae. The Moths of North America, Fascicle 25.4: 148; pl. A-9, figs. 1-22 (adult); pl. 19, fig. 4 (♂ gen.); pl. 37, fig. 6 (♀ gen.); pl. L-6, figs. 5-8 (larva) (order).
- Shropshire, K.J. & D.W. Tallamy, 2025. Lepidoptera of North America, north of Mexico: an annotated list containing geographic ranges and host-plant records. ZooKeys, 1261: 101-113; Suppl. 1. (PDF or read online)
- Species Page at BugGuide.Net
- Species Page at Mass Moths
- Species Page at iNaturalist
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