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Can you please tell me what this is? It was on my porch last night in San Antonio, TX. It is fairly large, ~ 6" across or better. Thanks.
J. Edwards
Hi J.,
This is a Black Witch Moth, Ascalapha odorata, one of the Noctuid Moths. These moths are quite common in Mexico and points south, and there have been sitings for years in the states near the Mexican border as well as in Florida and the Caribbean. Black Witch Moths are very strong fliers and they have been reported as far north as Canada. For more information on the Black Witch, see BugGuide and associated links.
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