This sucker has a wingspan of about 7 inches. Found on Long Key, Fla.
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This sucker has a wingspan of about 7 inches. Found on Long Key, Fla.
Good Morning Gloucester 
Marty, I think you have male Black Witch Moth (Ascalapha odorata). Although a tropical species, they are strong flyers and it would be logical one would make its way to the Keys. It looks in perfect condition (newly emerged) so maybe there is a resident colony where you are located.
They sure are gorgeous–females even more so, with lavender iridescence.
Happy travels to you and Barbara!
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That’s an Io moth….
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Marty, I googled “moths+Florida” and got an immediate hit: it seems to be a Black Witch Moth. For further info, check this web page: http://fireflyforest.net/firefly/2007/08/15/black-witch-moth/
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I think that’s a male Black Witch moth. In Mexico they call it a Death Moth. It has a lot of creepy superstitions associated with it. The female moth has white stripes.
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That is a biggie for sure:-)
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