Male Ceanothus Silkmoth

Subject:  Huge weird moth?
Geographic location of the bug:  Western washington
Date: 05/10/2018
Time: 03:17 PM EDT
Your letter to the bugman:  This is a very interesting huge moth/butterfly? Do I catch it or kills or let it go?
How you want your letter signed:  Bobbi

Male Ceanothus Silkmoth

Dear Bobbi,
This is a male Ceanothus Silkmoth and they are currently flying in western states.  Here is a BugGuide image for comparison.  It is harmless and you should let it be.

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