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Black Witch Moth/Mariposa de la Muerte

Ascalapha odorata, Male

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Description:

And perfect for HALLOWEEN, I had this gorgeous Moth, Black Witch Moth/Mariposa de la Muerte in my fruit table today, the biggest I have ever spotted, 8 and an a half inches, wing to wing!!

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Mark Ridgway
Magnificent. It's so big it would look like Dracula in flight.

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Paso Pacifico Survey
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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Life in Costa Rica
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PublishedNovember 1, 2013

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