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large dagger

Acronicta cuspis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hewan)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Artropoda)
Class
Insecta (serangga)
Order
Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family
Noctuidae
Genus
Acronicta
Species
Acronicta cuspis (large dagger)

Names in Other Languages

French cuspide
German Erlen-Pfeileule

Similar Species in Acronicta

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alder moth
Acronicta alni
Least Concern
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knot grass
Acronicta rumicis
Least Concern
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grey dagger
Acronicta psi
Least Concern
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light knot grass
Acronicta menyanthidis
Least Concern
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marsh dagger
Acronicta strigosa
Least Concern
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miller
Acronicta leporina
Least Concern
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poplar grey
Acronicta megacephala
Least Concern
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the sycamore
Acronicta aceris
Extinct
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of large dagger?
The scientific name of large dagger is Acronicta cuspis. It belongs to the genus Acronicta.
What is the conservation status of large dagger?
large dagger (Acronicta cuspis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does large dagger live?
large dagger is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does large dagger belong to?
large dagger (Acronicta cuspis) belongs to the genus Acronicta, which is part of the taxonomic family Noctuidae.
Is large dagger endangered?
No, large dagger (Acronicta cuspis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does large dagger belong to?
large dagger (Acronicta cuspis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).
What are the closest relatives of large dagger?
The closest relatives of large dagger in the genus Acronicta include alder moth, knot grass, grey dagger, light knot grass, marsh dagger.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Acronicta — 13 Species

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alder moth
Acronicta alni
LC
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large dagger
Acronicta cuspis
LC
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knot grass
Acronicta rumicis
LC 🐾
grey dagger
Acronicta psi
LC 🐾
light knot grass
Acronicta menyanthidis
LC 🐾
marsh dagger
Acronicta strigosa
LC 🐾
miller
Acronicta leporina
LC 🐾
poplar grey
Acronicta megacephala
LC 🐾
the sycamore
Acronicta aceris
EX 🐾
scarce dagger
Acronicta auricoma
LC 🐾
Sweet Gale Moth
Acronicta cinerea
LC 🐾
sweet gale moth
Acronicta euphorbiae
NE 🐾
dark dagger
Acronicta tridens
VU
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