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Large silkworm moth? - Ascalapha odorata

Large silkworm moth? - Ascalapha odorata
Fernandino Beach, Amelia island County, Florida, USA
June 5, 2022
Was resting on the header exiting the parking structure on the way to the beach. Many people stopped and admired it. Was very dark and almost looked like a small bat.

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Large silkworm moth? - Ascalapha odorata Large silkworm moth? - Ascalapha odorata

Moved
Moved from ID Request.

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