Sandy, beautiful photos of the Titan Sphinx, which appears to be a stray into Oklahoma. They use Cephalanthus occidentalis as a host here probably, altho probably too late for eggs now in our area. I'd check anyway, if you're interested.

Congrats on your find, and the gorgeous images of this sphinx moth.

Susan

Here is a link that might be useful: Aellopos titan

What a handsome creature--thanks for sharing!

Congrats, congrats!
This must be the year for titan sphinx moths, Sandy - I got my first visit from one this year. My picture isn't as good as yours, but here it is -
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Sherry

What a neat moth! I have got to plant my yard for more of them. You are so lucky!
-Elisabeth

Sandy- beautiful! AND.... I have news because I have seen this same species in my yard two or three times recently! It was nectaring on both lantana and my light pink butterfly bush. Amazing - I had no idea it wasn't common!

~Laura

Excellent photos Sandy. Congrats on adding it to you life list, and especially for establishing a new county record for it. It's definately a fun time of the season when strays find there way to new locations so folks can discover them.

You thread immediately made me think of Macroglossum pyrrhosticta, and brought back some wonderful times seeing and rearing them in Hawaii and the Philippines. But I won't hijack your post about them here... instead I'll tell a story about them in a new thread. ;)

Larry