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Photo#420374
Moth - ID request - Paonias excaecata

Moth - ID request - Paonias excaecata
Deer Isle (Penobscot Bay), Hancock County, Maine, USA
June 26, 2010
Size: Approx. 1.4 in.

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ID Request (2nd photo, side view) - Paonias excaecata Moth - ID request - Paonias excaecata

Moved
Moved from Sphinx Moths.

Paonias excaecatus (without a
Paonias excaecatus (without a doubt)

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Moved from ID Request.

How about...
...Blinded Sphinx (Paonias excaecatus)?

 
Blinded Sphinx
It certainly bears a resemblance; I think the false eyes have me stumped. The body was also curved, which may be a sign of recently being hatched. I'll upload an additional photo and hope it will help.

Thanks!

 
Blinded Sphinx and the curved
Blinded Sphinx and the curved body is a normal posture.