Large leaf patterned moth - Pachysphinx modesta

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Large leaf patterned moth - Pachysphinx modesta

Barr Lake State Park, Adams County, Colorado, USA
July 1, 2012
Size: 2 1/2 inches +/-

Absolutely blended in with the leaf litter. I didn't see them until one moved. This is the clearest shot I got.

Contributed by lostinfog on 19 July, 2012 - 10:40pm
Last updated 20 July, 2012 - 11:14pm

Pachysphinx modesta

Moved from ID Request.

… David J. Ferguson, 20 July, 2012 - 11:14pm

Maybe

… metrioptera, 20 July, 2012 - 8:01am

Similar 'large leaf patterned moth

I just saw a moth like this today in Twisp, WA. It lighted on my car.
The wing span was approximately 3 - 3.5 inches. It looked like a dried, curled leaf until I took a closer look. Please help us identify this moth

… Gay Northrup, 19 July, 2012 - 11:15pm

Got one in Fort Collins, Colorado

4 inch wingspan. My first one.

http://bugguide.net/images/tmp/4ZSLEZIHGZMHJHUHAZ6HUZPHYHNHTHIHPZ4HVHPHHR9HCH5H5ZQLTH5H8Z4H1HLL8Z.jpg

… Alan Schenkel Ph.D., 18 June, 2013 - 12:36am

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