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any of various moths with long narrow forewings capable of powerful flight and hovering over flowers to feed

any of numerous moths of the family Sphingidae, noted for their very swift flight and ability to hover while sipping nectar from flowers. Also called sphingid, sphinx moth, hummingbird moth.

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hawk moth noun

Any member of the Sphinx family, heavy moths with hovering flight

Main Entry: ↑hawk

hawk moth,

any one of various large, swift moths having narrow wings and long, stout bodies, which fly mostly at twilight and feed on the nectar of flowers; hummingbird moth; sphinx moth.

(also hawkmoth) n. a large swift-flying moth with a stout body and narrow forewings, typically feeding on nectar while hovering. Also called . See also hornworm. ● Family Sphingidae: several genera and many species