Black Witch Moth

I spotted this Black Witch Moth resting on the underside of a large leaf. I like this photo for the clean line of the front of the wings and those big eyes.

11 thoughts on “Black Witch Moth”

kzmcb March 22, 2026 at 10:15 am

Ready for take off!

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1. Graham Post authorMarch 22, 2026 at 4:02 pm
  
  Indeed, but they’re not skittish moths so they’ll usually put up with an intrusive photographer.
  
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restlessjo March 21, 2026 at 9:39 pm

Yes, it’s a good one, Graham xx

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1. Graham Post authorMarch 22, 2026 at 3:52 pm
  
  Thanks Jo. I love seeing them.
  
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Cale Caron March 21, 2026 at 4:27 pm

Amazing, yes–and kind of scary looking!

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1. Graham Post authorMarch 22, 2026 at 3:50 pm
  
  They’re big moths, but not dangerous!
  
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  1. Cale Caron March 23, 2026 at 9:27 am
    
    I didn’t think moths were dangerous, but you never know if one might be in a bad mood, haha.
    
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Julia March 21, 2026 at 11:36 am

An amazing photograph!

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1. Graham Post authorMarch 21, 2026 at 2:11 pm
  
  Thanks Julia. They’re beautiful moths.
  
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bushboy March 21, 2026 at 10:56 am

I have never seen their eyes or even the underside before. Great photo Graham

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1. Graham Post authorMarch 21, 2026 at 2:10 pm
  
  Thanks Brian.
  
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