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hummingbird moth

/ˈhʌmɪŋbɜːrd mɒθ/

翻译: 一类外形和习性类似蜂鸟的蛾子,属于天蛾科,能悬停在花前,用长长的喙吸食花蜜。

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/ˈhʌmɪŋbɜːrd mɒθ/C1formalscientific
  • zh一类外形和习性类似蜂鸟的蛾子,属于天蛾科,能悬停在花前,用长长的喙吸食花蜜。

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.

    zh蜂鸟蛾

    • 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.