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hawkmoth

/ˈhɔːk.mɒθ/

Übersetzung: Substantiv, das verschiedene Nachtfalter mit langen, schmalen Vorderflügeln bezeichnet, die zu kräftigem Flug und Schwirren vor Blüten fähig sind.

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noun

/ˈhɔːk.mɒθ/C1formalscientific
  • deSubstantiv, das verschiedene Nachtfalter mit langen, schmalen Vorderflügeln bezeichnet, die zu kräftigem Flug und Schwirren vor Blüten fähig sind.

A noun referring to any of various moths with long, narrow forewings capable of powerful flight and hovering over flowers to feed.

  1. Type of mothC1formal

    Any of various moths with long narrow forewings capable of powerful flight and hovering over flowers to feed.

    deSchwärmer

    • The hummingbird hawkmoth is often mistaken for a small bird.
    • Hawkmoths are known for their ability to hover while feeding on nectar.
    • The elephant hawkmoth has distinctive pink and green coloring.

    Synonymehawk mothsphingid

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  • hawkmoths plural form
  • hawkmoths' possessive plural form
  • hawkmoth's possessive singular form