Black Witch Moth

Tropical and subtropical forests, suburban areas, and often found resting in dark, sheltered areas like porches or eaves.

Adults feed on overripe fruit and tree sap; larvae (caterpillars) feed on various legumes including acacia and ebony trees.

They are primarily nocturnal and are attracted to artificial lights; they exhibit a characteristic triangular shape when resting flat against surfaces.

Harmless to humans; in some cultures, they are considered symbols of good or bad luck (associated with death in Mexican/Caribbean folklore, but wealth in others).