Laurel Sphinx, we believe

Subject:  moth
Geographic location of the bug:  Niagara region
Date: 07/23/2018
Time: 08:27 PM EDT
Your letter to the bugman:  Good day Bug People!
We saved a moth from a drooly, death by Newfy, recently. I have never seen this particular moth before. Your help is most appreciated.
How you want your letter signed:  Tracey

Laurel Sphinx, we believe

Dear Tracey,
Based on images on the Sphingidae of the Americas site, we believe this is a Laurel Sphinx,
Sphinx kalmiae, however, we would not rule out that it might be different but similar looking species in the genus.

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