hawkmoth

• Существительное, обозначающее любого из различных мотыльков с длинными узкими передними крыльями, способных к мощному полету и зависанию над цветами для питания.

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.

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   • 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.

   Synonymshawk mothsphingid