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Black Witch Moth

Ascalapha odorata

Photo by GenevieveA
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Field Notes

Description:

Massice moth with blue/purple iridescence on dorsal surface of wings. Larger than my hand.

Notes:

Found in Northern Andes of Ecuador at about 3000-3200m

Reference Links:

EOL: Ascalapha odorata

Species ID Suggestions

Black Witch Moth

Ascalapha odorata
bayucca
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bayucca
Noctuidae, Ascalapha odorata, male.

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PublishedJanuary 11, 2012

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