That was an absolutely beautiful insect. If you aren't sure if you are looking at a butterfly or a moth just compare the wings.

Butterflies tend to fold their wings vertically up over their backs. Moths tend to hold their wings in a tent-like fashion that hides the abdomen.

Beautiful markings.

AAAAAHHHHHHH !

Great pictures! I've had moths like this in my yard at various times and in various towns and cities, I'm amazed each time I see one.

I read a quilting book on nature and quilts- if you look and take pictures of things in nature, the colors are perfect for quilts. When I look at this beautiful butterfly/moth I can see some beautiful colours that go together for a quilt.

Beautiful! And it does look like a cats face!

Wow, that's beautiful. I'm looking forward to fall (for more reasons than one!) when the monarchs make their annual migration through the mountains in NC. I've never seen that before - have you?

WOW, that is one pretty butterfly

Gorgeous...ain't nature somthing...

That is a very special kind of moth. I had one a few years ago here in Maine. I can't remember the name of it though.
You should try to find out online what it is. If I can find my old pics I will let you know.