Acronicta lupini explained

Acronicta lupini, the lupine dagger or little bear, is a moth of the family Noctuidae. The species was first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1873.^{[1] [2]} It is found from Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, British Columbia, Alberta and Yukon in Canada, south to California.

It is found in alpine habitats.

The wingspan is about 33 mm. Adults are on wing from May to August in Canada.

Notes and References

1. Web site: 931489.00 – 9275 – Acronicta lupini – The Little Bear – (Grote, 1873). North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . October 21, 2020.
2. Web site: Heiman . Maury J. . September 20, 2020 . Species Acronicta lupini - Hodges#9275 . BugGuide . October 21, 2020.