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hey_jude Scottsdale, AZ Nov 21, 2006

What kind of moth is this please?

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melody Benton, KY(Zone 7a) Nov 21, 2006

Looks like some sort of Sphinx Moth...but there are quite a few varieties, and the markings can differ by just a little.

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hey_jude Scottsdale, AZ Nov 21, 2006

Are they all 2" ? I don't remember seeing any this large and this one startled me as I walked out this morning to check on things.

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melody Benton, KY(Zone 7a) Nov 22, 2006

I've seen White Lined Sphinx moths nearly the size of my hand when their wings are outstretched. Tomato Hornworm Sphinx's are pretty big too. They are both a similar gray pattern like your picture. Can't tell much more because the abdomen spots help identify them. Catalpa Sphinx's are gray too, but they hold their wings at a different angle.

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