Called a hummingbird moth because it drinks nectar, I believe this is a Nessus Sphinx Moth, per insectidentification.org/
It’s a bit different than any I’ve seen before, including that fuzzy looking tail end.
It was pretty intent on feeding, but the moth occasionally lifted above the blossoms for a look around, showing off his two yellow stripes.
Interesting guy, almost like a flying lobster, nice pics!
Funny, lobster passed through my head, too, when I first looked at these images! Thanks, Hans, glad that you liked them.
Stunning captures and I agree with Hans, it looks like a flying lobster.😄
Thanks, Greta! The same thing flashed through my mind when I was first going through the pictures 🤣. He really was quite intricate.
Beautifully sharp photos. That is an unusual bit at the end 😏
Thanks, Belinda! He was pretty intent on feeding and those Azaleas were providing a buffet right at my eye level. It’s sort of like a bottle brush, not what I expected to see!