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Hummingbird Moths, Sphinx Moths or Hawk MothsHello, this parked on my house.
Hello Bugman,
the area under my lamp and doorway is sort of a neat pitstop for all sorts of exotic bugs. They seem to spend the night there. I took this in October here in Houston, TX. It was cold outside and it seemed to be dormant, because I could actually "Pet" it. (Not in a Lenny from mice and men type of pet, but a gentle stroke.) It has a fine fine coat of chewbaca like hair and later that day was gone. I assume the temprature warmed up enough for it to mobilize and take off. What kind of moth is it?
Jake
Hi Jake,
This is a Tersa Sphinx Moth. The caterpillars are often found on garden Penta.
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