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Cucullia asteroides
Thoracic crest is large and shifts forward when forewings meet.
Rural
Thanks J! I figured you would come through. Asteroid moth is a fantastic name, but I figure I will remember Goldenrod hooded owlet better since my house is surrounded by goldenrod.
This looks very similar to a sphinx, although it is in the family Noctuidae. Another name for this species is the Goldenrod Hooded Owlet, but I thought this name was a bit more exciting. :-)