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hawk moth

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Noun

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

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hawkmoth sphingid sphinx moth hummingbird moth

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moth-eaten silkworm moth spodoptera frugiperda tortrix spodoptera exigua heliothis zia samia cynthia buteonine phthorimaea operculella tent-caterpillar moth more...

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