Unusual insect

[Cheap Thrills]

First time I’ve ever seen one of these although they are not uncommon around here.
It was in my backyard. It’s called a Hawk Moth ,White. Lined Sphinx (Sphingidae) also called
Purslane Catterpillar.Scientific name Hyles Lineata.

 

[Tony Two-Cent]

Very cool White-lined Sphinx moth! They are big moths that behave like a hummingbird. I saw one flying around our flowers a few years ago.