I did some searching, and apparently he's a Five-spotted Hawkmoth, aka my garden nemesis, the tomato hornworm! Never knew those hornworms grew into these adorable giant moths.
[Image description: Large moth sitting on back of hand, covering about 1/3. Moth is fuzzy, with grey striping and prominent yellow spots running down its back.]
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I saw the first picture and though it was so cute, but then I saw the moth's size... I would be so intimidated... ๐
https://youtu.be/xa_cK9B8Yqk?t=24