We found this little thing on the truck tire.

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georgiagarden3 Arlington, GA(Zone 8a) Jul 26, 2006

Any idea what it is?

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hill5422 Stephenville, TX(Zone 8a) Jul 27, 2006

Looks like you have a walnut sphinx moth. See:
http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=walnut%20sphinx&btnG=Google+Search&sa=N&tab=wi
for a series of images and:
http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species?l=3414
for a distribution map. The hind wing position is very characteristic of this species. If found during the day, they are usually passive and will ride around on a fingertip to places more secure than tire rims.

FM

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DonnaB Vancleave, MS(Zone 8b) Jul 27, 2006

I agree with hill. Great shot Georgia

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georgiagarden3 Arlington, GA(Zone 8a) Jul 27, 2006

Thank you both . I was surprised when we moved it to a new spot
it did not try to fly away.

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