Michigan

in the Great Lakes

Black Witch Moth

Have you ever seen a Black Witch Moth? This large nocturnal moth has been seen as far north as Michigan and into Canada, sometimes after disruptive storms, although it prefers the warmer climates of the southern United States, Mexico and Central and South America. Its wingspan can extend to 7 inches. This erebid moth is not venomous or aggressive but some consider it an omen of either bad or good luck.

The scientific name for the Black Witch Moth is Ascalapha odorata.

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