I found this Black Witch Moth (Erebid moth Ascalapha odorata) resting in my barn.  This is one of the largest nocturnal moths in North American and ranges from the Caribbean, Texas to Canada.  The one I found was a good 6 inches wing tip to wing tip. They are notorious for entering buildings, but cause NO harm to plants or people.  In the Caribbean they are known as the “money moth” and thought to be a sign of coming into some cash or winning the lottery. 

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