5 inches wingspan and 8" long ? OO not only is it gorgeous, it's HUGE!! XD No offense meant to fairies, but they stand no chance. he's too beautiful.
Maybe he was a lil' cold ? since your place was slightly too far north and their arrival is recent. Would explain him being so docile. That or he "felt the love"
I got visited by a very fluffy "Hemaris fuciformis" afew days ago
[link] Incredible translucent wings