BrianStephens

thanks... he sat still while I took it with a cell phone.. it was pretty cool.

Yep... that is exactly it.... thanks

Thanks for the suggestions. I think the Vine Sphinx is closest to what it is. This one did "flutter" it's wings quickly if you messed with it.... but it really didnt move.... even when my son "poked it". I suspect it may be toward the end of it's cycle... but it is beautiful.

this one was slow and looked like he/she was getting ready to die... maybe already laid eggs? would not think it was a young male... how do you tell the difference?

thanks for correcting the name... I was lucky... he sat still for several minutes drinking water out of the sand.

yes. seen today on a screen of window. the house is beside the lake.

Thanks everyone... that probably is it. Yes, from time to time I will see them on the sure drying themselves with wings outstretched.
thanks.

Im a novice with a new Macro lens... these are some of my first shots with it. so got a lot of practice to do. :)

Thanks all.

Thanks. they are even more amazing in person.