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hawkmoth

/ˈhɔːk.mɒθ/

Tradução: Substantivo que designa qualquer mariposa de corpo robusto e asas anteriores longas e estreitas, conhecida por voar com força e pairar sobre as flores para se alimentar.

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noun

/ˈhɔːk.mɒθ/C1formalscientific
  • ptSubstantivo que designa qualquer mariposa de corpo robusto e asas anteriores longas e estreitas, conhecida por voar com força e pairar sobre as flores para se alimentar.

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.

    ptMariposa-esfinge

    • 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.

    Sinônimoshawk mothsphingid

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