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Black witch Moth

Ascalapha odorata

Description:

Big moth about 15 cm.

Habitat:

Found in my balcony near a primary forest.

Notes:

Sorry I couldn't get closer, big moths scared me a little bit... ok, a lot. I wasn't even able to hold the ruler straight, I was with my five senses in alert if the moth start flying or something.

1 Species ID Suggestions

bayucca
bayucca 11 years ago
Black witch Moth
Ascalapha odorata Ascalapha odorata


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5 Comments

Carolina
Carolina 10 years ago

Done, bayucca!

bayucca
bayucca 10 years ago

Please, update!

Carolina
Carolina 11 years ago

Yes, this is the biggest I've ever seen, and this one - http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/655...
I'm still dealing with the fear, but last night I did it better haha :)
Thanks, Dan!

bayucca
bayucca 11 years ago

Noctuidae, Ascalapha odorata, female.

Dan Doucette
Dan Doucette 11 years ago

Here's the big guy, eh! Looks like it's had better days but still love the intricate pattern. Is this the biggest you've seen? Glad to hear you're dealing with your fear of moths, makes for some cool spottings!

Carolina
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Carolina

Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia

Spotted on Jul 25, 2012
Submitted on Jul 26, 2012

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