I noticed this BIG moth late last night, clinging to a wire box my son left on the deck. It is still clinging to the wire box in the same position late this morning. I can't tell if it is alive and don't want to disturb it.

Can anyone tell by this very poor crop of a photo what it's name might be? I've searched on line but can't find a photo that looks exactly like this. I've not seen it with it's wings opened and many of the photos on line are with the wings opened. This little guy is huge. I'd guesstimate it's wings are about 3 inches. I think it must be some type of Hawk Moth?

Mary