Grey Dagger

Acronicta psi

Common
Grey Dagger — photo 1 Grey Dagger — photo 2 Grey Dagger — photo 3

Description

Black caterpillar with a white dorsal line and tufts of black hairs. Long tuft of black hairs on the forward part of the back.

Information

FamilyNoctuidae
Size3–4 cm
Hairinessfournie
Observation periodJune to September
DistributionThroughout France and almost all of Europe.
ToxicityNo
RarityCommon

Host plants

  • Birch
  • Alder
  • Poplar
  • Willow
  • Oak
  • Blackthorn

Notes

Recognisable by the long tuft of black hairs raised at the front of the body.

🔍 Identify another caterpillar