About Acronicta laetifica Smith, 1897
Acronicta laetifica, commonly known as the pleasant dagger moth, is a moth species belonging to the family Noctuidae. This species was first formally described by John Bernhardt Smith in 1897. Its range in North America extends from Nova Scotia south to Florida, west to Texas, and north to Manitoba. The wingspan of adult pleasant dagger moths measures between 37 and 43 mm. Adult flight periods vary by region: in Ohio, adults are active from May to July, while in southern parts of the species' range, they can be seen from April to October. Southern populations produce two or more generations per year, whereas northern populations only have one generation per year. The larvae of this moth feed on Carya species, which are commonly called hickory.
