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The mysterious and impressive vagrant Black Witch is one of the largest of all North American moths. It is typically found in Mexico and south into Central and South America but can be also found in the United States along the border with Mexico. During the late summer and early fall the Black Witch may stage irruptive migrations north. During these movements, Black Witch Moths may turn up anywhere in the United States. There are Black Witch records for almost every state and Canadian province including Labrador and Newfoundland!
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A Black Witch Moth in Talbot Co., Maryland (7/2/2020). Found by Scott Housten and Jessica Morgan.
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Jim Brighton.
A Black Witch Moth in Howard Co., Maryland (9/4/2017).
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Anthony VanSchoor.
Black Witch Moth in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (8/10/2022). (c) jtylerbell, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).
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Tyler Bell.
Black Witch Moth in Baltimore Co., Maryland (8/21/2021). (c) Frode Jacobsen, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).
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Frode Jacobsen.
Black Witch Moth in Charles Co., Maryland (10/4/2023). Determined by Bob Biagi and L. Wayne Thompson/BugGuide.
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Julie Simpson.
A Black Witch Moth in Montgomery Co., Maryland (10/25/2016).
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Melissa McCeney.
A Black Witch Moth in Frederick Co., Maryland (9/29/2016).
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Cretora Kline.
A Black Witch Moth in Worcester Co., Maryland (8/3/2019). First Eastern Shore record for MBP found by Scott Housten.
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Bill Hubick.
Black Witch Moth in Talbot Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) jared satchell, all rights reserved.
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Jared Satchell.
Black Witch Moth in Frederick Co., Maryland (10/7/2021). (c) botanygirl, some rights reserved (CC BY).
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botanygirl via iNaturalist.
Black Witch Moth in Cecil Co., Maryland (10/7/2023). (c) acarologista, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).
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acarologista via iNaturalist.
Black Witch Moth in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (8/10/2022). (c) jtylerbell, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).
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Tyler Bell.
Black Witch Moth in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (8/3/2020). (c) Matthew Beziat, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).
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Matthew Beziat.