A Black Witch Moth, (Ascaphala odorata) flew into the house last night. In Mexico and Costa Rica they are called Mariposa de la Muerte and are considered bearers of bad omens.
These moths, members of the family Noctuida, are very large but not very beautiful, until you look more closely. The intricate patterns are quite striking when seen through a macro lens. It makes me wonder about the whys and the hows of evolution.
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