Butterflies, Moths, Dragonflies & Damselflies of Dayton, Ohio

DAGGER moths

Interrupted Dagger. I have found several individuals at my UV lights from April through August. 

Ochre Dagger. This moth has a telltale golden streak on its head. I have found two Ochre Daggers at my lights, one on June 18, 2016, and this individual on May 22, 2023. 

This is an American Dagger. This species is noteworthy among dagger moths for its large size.

I have found several American Dagger moths at my lights in June and August. 

Ruddy Dagger, also known as the Hackberry Dagger moth. Attracted with UV light and photographed April 25, 2017.

Radcliffe's Dagger, photographed August 13, 2023 at my moth lights. This is the only individual I have seen. 

Another Ruddy Dagger (Hackberry Dagger). I find this species at my lights from April through July. 

Greater Oak Dagger. I have found a couple of these moths at Hocking Hills (eastern Ohio) in April and May, but I have not yet found them at my home lights.