So I found this "dead leaf" in my garage...

[OxDionysus]

never seen one of these before..

 

[bhoeschcod]

sphynx moth they are all over.

 

[Moltar]

That's purdy.

 

[blazetown]

There are lots of huge and cool moths in North America actually. Nice find.

 

[Pacmaster]

Youve seen the "tomato/tobacco" worms right?
Theyre really called hornworms, and that sphinx moth is what they turn into . . .

They are considered a pest species . . .
Nice find, I never have seen an actual wild moth . . .

 

[GailC]

Very pretty, I've quite a few over the years here in Idaho. They are attracted to nasturtiums, will come in and feed in the evening.

 

[myrmecophile]

Your moth is an Achemon sphinx, Eumorpha achemon This species does not fed on tomatoes but feeds on Grape (Vitis), and ampelopsis (Ampelopsis). Check out for a great site to Id moths http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/gallery

 

[CrabbyMistress]

I found one too!

My sis found one,thought it was a leaf picked it up and it flew away......then she turned to me and said " I think a fairy is hiding in tht leaf, can we catch it, i t might be the tooth fairy, and i WANT MONEY!":wall: