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Not sure which hawk moth? - Agrius cingulata

Not sure which hawk moth? - Agrius cingulata
Soundview area., Bronx County, New York, USA
October 17, 2011
Size: 3-4 inches
Found this beauty in my apartment got in through window I guess.Photographed and released very strong flyer even at chilly temps.Note the missing scales.I suspect migratory.

Moved
Moved from ID Request.

Agrius cingulata
This appears to be a Pink-spotted Hawkmoth, Agrius cingulata.

 
Thanks for the Id
First encounter with this one.

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