hawk moth

1. Any of various moths with long narrow forewings capable of powerful flight and hovering over flowers to feed (synset 102301193)
   is a type of: moth - typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae
   subtypes:

   • manduca sexta - moth whose larvae are tobacco hornworms
   • manduca quinquemaculata - moth whose larvae are tomato hornworms
   • acherontia atropos, death's-head moth - European hawkmoth with markings on the back resembling a human skull
   belongs to: family sphingidae, sphingidae - hawkmoths
   same as: hawkmoth, hummingbird moth, sphingid, sphinx moth

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