Moth outside my door (North Texas). If you zoom in and squint you can see the teeniest tarsal claw in the upper right. | Spyke

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Moth outside my door (North Texas). If you zoom in and squint you can see the teeniest tarsal claw in the upper right.

I think this is Hyles lineata? I don’t know a lot about moths, but the poor guy could use a lint roller.

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pathfinder.social

Yes, you're correct on the species.

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gina reply

Thanks!

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I wish moths were big enough to hug.

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gina reply

He does have his little arms stretched out like he’d be open to it.

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Moth outside my door (North Texas). If you zoom in and squint you can see the teeniest tarsal claw in the upper right. | Spyke