Sometimes you visit nature, and sometimes nature visits you…This sphinx moth showed up about 9PM. Sorry for the video quality as I had to RUN and get the camera. I was surprised it was still there when I returned.
I found an amazing article on the White-lined sphinx at BayNature.org. I think it will answer all of your questions. (The photo below is from the article.)

by Tony Iwane at BayNature.org.