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Ascalapha_odorata_(11_of_11) on the wall of our workshop, seen in the morning.<br /> The wingspan was about 12 cms!!<br /> Ascalapha odorata,Noctuidae,ascalpha odorata,mariposa de la muerte Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Ascalapha_odorata_(11_of_11)

on the wall of our workshop, seen in the morning.
The wingspan was about 12 cms!!

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Amazing detail, almost like a man made carpet. Posted 9 years ago
    1. View Annette Flottwell's profile
      Annette Flottwell
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      thanks a lot, glad you like it. Posted 9 years ago
  3. View RMFelix's profile
    RMFelix
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    Most beautiful! great specimen* Cheers Posted 9 years ago
    1. View Annette Flottwell's profile
      Annette Flottwell
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      many thanks, very kind of you Posted 9 years ago

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The erebid moth "Ascalapha odorata" is a large bat-shaped, dark-colored nocturnal moth, normally ranging from the southern United States to Brazil. "Ascalapha odorata" is also migratory into Canada and most states of United States. It is the largest noctuoid in the continental United States.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Annette Flottwell
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By Annette Flottwell

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Uploaded Dec 1, 2015. Captured Nov 9, 2015 08:26.
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  • NIKON D3X
  • f/16.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO200
  • 122mm