hawkmoth

• 天蛾科昆虫的统称，特征是前翅长而窄，飞行能力强，能悬停在花前吸食花蜜。

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.

   天蛾

   • 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.

   同义词hawk mothsphingid