Black Witch Moth nature motif or American moon moth

or American moon moth

Hierodula patellifera can be found in Malaysia

can be found in the forests of West and Central Africa

dux are listed as pests of banana

Dorcus titanus yasuokai is a beetle of the family Lucanidae

Black Witch Moth nature motif or American moon mothAscalapha 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