I think this is a Columbia Silk Moth (Hyalophora Columbia). It has an over 6" wing span and paid a visit to my sun room last evening after dark. Largest moth I have ever seen in Nova Scotia.
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It certainly looks like one - you can make comparisons with it and the very similar cecropia moth at http://tinyurl.com/mpm5t3
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