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hawk moth Definition

hawk· moth

noun

any of a family (Sphingidae) of moths with a thick, tapering body, slender wings, and a long feeding tube used for sucking the nectar of flowers; sphinx moth

hawk moth Usage Examples

Converse of object

hum: Sheltering from the rain in the hide at Ternery Pool yesterday ( 7th ) was a humming bird hawk moth.

Noun used with modifier

  • hummingbird: A beautiful hummingbird hawk moth appeared and swiftly visited each bloom and then flew out of sight.
  • elephant: A perfect combination for elephant hawk moths, night-scented flowers with nectar for the adults, willowherb foodplant for the caterpillars.
  • bird: Sheltering from the rain in the hide at Ternery Pool yesterday ( 7th ) was a humming bird hawk moth.