Paper wasps and hornets tend to hold their wings separated and roll them lengthwise a bit when they land. They don't cover the abdomen with flattened, overlapping wings. But, a moth does. Also, that's awful fuzzy to be paper wasp or a hornet. Some of the wingless wasp species are very fuzzy, but they don't resemble paper wasps or hornets, they look more like large ants.
I can't see it in the picture, but if the distal margins of the wings look a little 'frayed', that's another indicator it's a moth. I'd love to see more photos if you can get them!
Cheers,
Adam
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