hawkmoth
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hawk·moth
or hawk moth (hôk′môth′, -mŏth′)n.
Any of various thick-bodied moths of the family Sphingidae, having long narrow forewings, short hind wings, and a long proboscis, and characteristically sucking nectar from flowers while hovering. Also called sphingid, sphinx moth.
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Noun | 1. | hawkmoth - any of various moths with long narrow forewings capable of powerful flight and hovering over flowers to feed moth - typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae family Sphingidae, Sphingidae - hawkmoths Manduca sexta - moth whose larvae are tobacco hornworms Manduca quinquemaculata - moth whose larvae are tomato hornworms Acherontia atropos, death's-head moth - European hawkmoth with markings on the back resembling a human skull |
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