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Black Witch Moth (female)

Ascalapha odorata

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Field Notes

Description:

Huge moth about 4 in from wing tip to wing tip. Looks like tree bark

Habitat:

East coast of Florida

Species ID Suggestions

Black Witch Moth (female)

Ascalapha odorata
Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (1)
Jacob Gorneau
Awesome! http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=8649

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Moths of the World
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Insects of Florida

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PublishedAugust 6, 2013

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