Black Witch Moth
by Mary Deal
Title
Black Witch Moth
Artist
Mary Deal
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This is a female of the species. The Black Witch Moth is also known as the Bat Moth because it resembles a bat and sometimes acts like a bat. Black Witch Moths are the largest moths in the U.S. with a bat-like wing spread. They are harmless, but have much in common with bats. Both are creatures of the night. Both can transform themselves (metamorphosis). Both fly. Both have long noses.
I found this one under the eaves of a shed. They rest in eaves and crannies during day time. I happened to walk by and, out of the corner of my eye, caught something hanging on the screen. Yes, I thought it was a bat! When I dared creep closer and saw those beautiful markings, my fear dissolved and up in front of my face went my camera. However, even if it was a bat, I'd have captured that image without fail.
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The artist, Mary Deal, is also an award-winning author of mystery/thrillers, a short story collection and writers' reference books. Read about it here:
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May 26th, 2013
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Comments (13)
Michael Hoard
Greetings Mary, wow what a great macro this is. I have too seen them in real life and they can get quite large, beautiful detailed markings. Great nature photo, congrats!!!! F,L Cheers, Michael Hoard Principal Actor, Artist and Photograher
Richard Thomas
Absolutely wonderful markings on this moth, and a very unusual wing shape too. This must be phenomenal seen live, Mary, if it's as large as a bat! Persian carpet designers take note! F&V for PIF in Self Taught.
Mary Deal replied:
It was that large, Richard. That's why I first thought it was a bat. But a closer look and those markings stopped me in my tracks.
Patricia Januszkiewicz
beautiful photo! a favorite .... patricia
Mary Deal replied:
Thank you, Patricia. the more i look at these markings, the more wondrous they seem.
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