What is this moth?

[Steph B]

http://home.bairey.net/photos_events_liv...287068moth

Anyone know? We've got a bunch of them at our place in HPP.. their wingspan is easily 5 inches. It's not a sphinx moth as far as I can tell, which is the only thing that comes up when you search online for "big" Hawaii moths.

TIA

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[Michael K]

Maybe it's a butterfly and that's why a search for moths isn't turning anything up. There is a distinction, but I don't know what it is. Good luck. It's beautiful whatever it is.

Mike

[Michael K]

Okay, here's an update: it's a rare ascalapha odorata! Also known as the "Black Witch". How cool is that?

It is indeed a moth as you said, and I found it at this website: http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~ak5t-kmn/hawaii.htm

Aloha, Mike

[Steph B]

Thanks, Mike! That's exactly what it is. I couldn't find any info on it anywhere. Now we know!

Steph

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Okay, here's an update: it's a rare ascalapha odorata! Also known as the "Black Witch". How cool is that?

It is indeed a moth as you said, and I found it at this website: http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~ak5t-kmn/hawaii.htm

Aloha, Mike

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http://www.bairey.net
http://practical-pet-care.com