hawk moth

See also: hawkmoth

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Alternative forms

• hawk-moth, hawkmoth

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Noun

hawk moth (plural hawk moths)

1. Any moth of the family Sphingidae.

Synonyms

• (moth in family Sphingidae): sphinx moth; hornworm (caterpillar)

Derived terms

• bee hawk moth (Hemaris spp.)
• death's head hawk moth (Acherontia spp.)
• elephant hawk moth (Deilephila elpenor)
• hummingbird hawk moth (Macroglossum stellatarum)
• lime hawk moth (Mimas tiliae)
• poplar hawk moth (Laothoe populi)
• privet hawk moth (Sphinx ligustri)
• unicorn hawk moth (Coelodasys unicornis)
• vine hawk moth (Hippotion celerio)
• white-edged hunter hawkmoth (Theretra lycetus)

Translations

moth of the family Sphingidae

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