Definitions for hawk moth
hawk moth

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1. hawkmoth, hawk moth, sphingid, sphinx moth, hummingbird mothnoun

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

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1. hawk mothnoun

   Any moth of the family Sphingidae.

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1. hawk moth

   The Sphingidae are a family of moths (Lepidoptera) called sphinx moths, also colloquially known as hawk moths, with many of their caterpillars known as “hornworms”; it includes about 1,450 species. It is best represented in the tropics, but species are found in every region. They are moderate to large in size and are distinguished among moths for their agile and sustained flying ability, similar enough to that of hummingbirds as to be reliably mistaken for them. Their narrow wings and streamlined abdomens are adaptations for rapid flight. The family was named by French zoologist Pierre André Latreille in 1802. Some hawk moths, such as the hummingbird hawk-moth or the white-lined sphinx, hover in midair while they feed on nectar from flowers, so are sometimes mistaken for hummingbirds. This hovering capability is only known to have evolved four times in nectar feeders: in hummingbirds, certain bats, hoverflies, and these sphingids (an example of convergent evolution). Sphingids have been much studied for their flying ability, especially their ability to move rapidly from side to side while hovering, called "swing-hovering" or "side-slipping". This is thought to have evolved to deal with ambush predators that lie in wait in flowers.Sphingids are some of the faster flying insects; some are capable of flying at over 5.3 m/s (19 km/h). They have wingspans from 4 cm (1+1⁄2 in) to over 10 cm (4 in).

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1. hawk moth

   A hawk moth is a type of moth belonging to the family Sphingidae, known for their strong and rapid flight, sizable build, and long proboscises. They are sometimes also referred to as sphinx moths. Many hawk moths are active and feed at dusk, and some species are important pollinators of certain flowering plants. They are found all around the world with significant diversity in tropical regions.

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1. Hawk moth

   any moth of the family Sphingidae, of which there are numerous genera and species. They are large, handsome moths, which fly mostly at twilight and hover about flowers like a humming bird, sucking the honey by means of a long, slender proboscis. The larvae are large, hairless caterpillars ornamented with green and other bright colors, and often with a caudal spine. See Sphinx, also Tobacco worm, and Tomato worm

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of hawk moth in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of hawk moth in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hawk_Moth
3. ^ Wikipedia
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
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