Black Witch Moth moth Adults typically feed on leaves

Adults typically feed on leaves

and Southern China

showcasing the natural beauty of this species

Monarchs are easily identifiable by their eye-catching colors

Often mistaken for their bumblebee counterparts

Black Witch Moth moth Adults typically feed on leavesAscalapha odorata, or Black Witch moth, is a sizable, dusty brown, and nocturnal species that boasts an impressive wingspan of 7 inches. It is considered the largest of the noctuid moths and the largest insect in the continental US. While its origins lie in Central America and Mexico, it migrates north in the spring, sometimes even reaching as far as Alaska and Newfoundland. It can also be observed in South America, with sightings reported as far as