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Black Witch Moth

Ascalapha odorata

Photo by RonaldOrosz
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Field Notes

Description:

Large male black witch moth about the size of the palm of your hand extending to the middle of your fingers. This one was about 5 inches from wing tip to wing tip.

Habitat:

Found this one on my front porch without even trying.

Reference Links:

Ascalapha odorata - Wikipedia

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