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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.imgur.com)
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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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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yes, you're correct on the species.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Thanks!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I wish moths were big enough to hug.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

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