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Ascalapha odorata
A large moth that is mottled brown with hints of iridescent purple and pink. This is a male since it lacks the white crossbar (thanks J for the info!). They can be up to 16 cm, and I'm pretty sure that's how big this one is. Was the biggest moth by far that I had ever seen!
They are found from the southern US through Central America in mostly tropical areas.
Spotted on Mar 15, 2013
Submitted on Mar 25, 2013
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Awesome, Ashley!