Black Witch Moth

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Black Witch Moth

I found this huge moth resting near the curtains this morning. Made me jump at first, so I took a couple of shots, then released him and watched as he flew gracefully into the trees across the road. He had a wingspan of around five inches, which is quite impressive.

Turns out to be a Black Witch Moth, normally found in the USA and native to Central America/Mexico.

Here's an interesting article about the moth.

https://texasbutterflyranch.com/2012/07/31/bla…/#comment-25364

Comments 6

January 3, 2019 at 6:01 PM

How beautiful! Your visitor is as indefatigable a traveler as the monarchs that migrate from the northern US to Mexico.

Or even more, if it flew from either North or Central America. Is that even possible?
January 3, 2019 at 6:10 PM
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She's a long way from home, that's for sure!
January 4, 2019 at 11:54 AM

Great photo...I've seen a couple of large moths recently in the garden at night when out with the dogs. Thought at first they were bats.

This newly emerged butterfly took a liking for my pipe a few weeks ago.

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January 4, 2019 at 11:58 AM
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That's a beauty!
January 4, 2019 at 1:06 PM

Thanks Splinter...just a bit of luck.

Took this video of a snake out at the countryside place a few years ago. A case of being in the right place at the right time and modern technology more than skill on my part.
January 4, 2019 at 5:05 PM
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Hissing Sid is back!