Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1260841

Black Witch
Ascalapha odorata

Observation date: July 16, 2020
Submitted by: Arush282011
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I have video and a picture of the moth. First observed the moth flying next to my garage. Then landed inside the garage where the photo and video was taken. Then it flew into my evergreen tree. We live in Sioux City Iowa.
Status: Migrant
Verified by: jamesdurbin
Verified date: August 30, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Iowa, Plymouth County

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