The Black Witch Moth, Ascalapha odorata, is a medium sized nocturnal smoky charcoal moth with purple luminescence to it's wings. Compared to the White Witch Moth, this black beaut is smaller in size but with intricate patterning on its wings. Its pointed-tipped forewings are large and deemed one of the largest moths in the United States!
Temp photo image by Cameron Prybol, new image coming soon**