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Home » Guide » Arthropods (Arthropoda) » Insects (Insecta) » Butterflies and Moths (Lepidoptera) » Moths » Noctuoidea » Erebidae » Erebinae » Ascalapha » Black Witch - Hodges#8649 (Ascalapha odorata)
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Black witch? - Ascalapha odorata
Copyright © 2008 carolynh07

Black witch? - Ascalapha odorata
Ski Roundtop - near Lewisberry, York County, Pennsylvania, USA
September 21, 2008
Size: 6 inch range
I saw this moth against my window two nights ago. I first thought it was a bat. I think it may be a Black Witch moth, possibly one that came north because of Hurricane Ike. Anyway, I'd just like confirmation of the sighting, if that's possible from the photo. I know they are rare as far north as I am. Thanks! Carolyn H.
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Contributed by carolynh07 on 23 September, 2008 - 1:36pm
Last updated 3 November, 2009 - 7:22pm

yup
you're right. It's a black witch. I see them all the time in Mexico, and they're unmistakable.
… Nina, 23 September, 2008 - 2:09pm login or register to post comments

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