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sphingidae

/ˈsfɪŋ.ɡɪ.diː/

Traduction: Terme scientifique désignant une famille de papillons communément appelés sphinx, caractérisés par un corps robuste et un vol rapide et stationnaire.

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C2formalcommonscientific/ˈsfɪŋ.ɡɪ.diː/

indénombrable · nom propre

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

  • 🇫🇷Terme scientifique désignant une famille de papillons communément appelés sphinx, caractérisés par un corps robuste et un vol rapide et stationnaire.
  1. Hawkmoths C2 formal scientific

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

    • 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.

    🇫🇷Sphinx (papillons)

  • sphingidae plural form
  • sphingidae' possessive plural form
  • sphingidae's possessive singular form