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Black Witch Moth

Ascalapha odorata

Description:

Easily recognized by its large size and pointed forewing, which is blackish to brownish with typical noctuid pattern of lines and spots. Note large oval patch at outer margin, containing 2 rounded spots. Pinkish white bands beyond postmedial lines of forewing and hindwing in females, absent in males. This is a female.

Habitat:

Tropical dry forest in NW Costa Rica half way through the 6 month dry season.

Notes:

Sighted under my home in the morning.

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LarryGraziano
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LarryGraziano

Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Spotted on Jan 30, 2012
Submitted on Feb 3, 2012

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