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hummingbird moth

/ˈhʌmɪŋbɜːrd mɒθ/

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/ˈhʌmɪŋbɜːrd mɒθ/C1formalscientific
  • ruРаспространённое название бабочек из семейства бражников, которые внешне и по поведению напоминают колибри, зависая перед цветами и питаясь нектаром с помощью длинного хоботка.

A common name for moths in the family Sphingidae that resemble hummingbirds in appearance and behavior, hovering in front of flowers to feed on nectar with their long proboscis.

  1. Insect resembling a hummingbirdB2formal

    A type of moth (family Sphingidae) that hovers while feeding on nectar, resembling a hummingbird in appearance and behavior.

    ruБабочка, похожая на колибри

    • The hummingbird moth is often mistaken for a real hummingbird due to its rapid wingbeats.
    • We saw a hummingbird moth feeding on the flowers in the garden.
    • Unlike hummingbirds, hummingbird moths are insects and have antennae.