dagger moth

Any of various noctuid moths of the genus Acronicta, having black dagger-shaped markings on the forewings.

Japanese Meaning

Acronicta属に属する様々な夜行性の蛾で、前翅に黒い短剣のような模様が見られる種群

A lone dagger moth rested on the porch light, its black dagger-shaped markings visible in the glow.

一匹のアクロニクタ属のヤガ（前翅に短剣形の黒い斑紋がある）がポーチの灯りにとまり、光にその斑紋が浮かび上がって見えた。

Sense（1）

Any of various noctuid moths of the genus Acronicta, having black dagger-shaped markings on the forewings.

dagger moths

（ plural ）