About Acronicta marmorata Smith, 1897
Acronicta marmorata, commonly known as the marble dagger moth, is a moth species that belongs to the family Noctuidae. It is widely distributed across the Pacific West of North America, with confirmed populations in British Columbia, Oregon, and Washington. This species has a wingspan of approximately 43 millimeters. Adult marble dagger moths are active in flight between July and August, with exact timing varying by location. The larvae of Acronicta marmorata feed on various oak species, including white oak.