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sphingidae

/ˈsfɪŋ.ɡɪ.diː/

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noun

/ˈsfɪŋ.ɡɪ.diː/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучный термин, обозначающий семейство бабочек, широко известных как бражники, характеризующихся крепким телом и быстрым, зависающим полётом.

A scientific term referring to a family of moths commonly known as hawkmoths, characterized by their robust bodies and rapid, hovering flight.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. HawkmothsC2formalscientific

    A family of moths known for their large size, streamlined bodies, and rapid, hovering flight, often mistaken for hummingbirds.

    ruБражники

    • The Sphingidae family includes some of the fastest flying insects.
    • Many Sphingidae species are important pollinators for night-blooming flowers.
    • The hummingbird hawk-moth is a well-known member of the Sphingidae family.
Forms
  • sphingidae plural form
  • sphingidae' possessive plural form
  • sphingidae's possessive singular form