hawkmoth (Meaning)
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hawkmoth (n)
any of various moths with long narrow forewings capable of powerful flight and hovering over flowers to feed
Synonyms & Antonyms of hawkmoth
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hawkmoth Sentence Examples
- The hawkmoth's wings fluttered rapidly as it hovered above the flower.
- The elusive hawkmoth darted through the meadow, its large wings beating with incredible speed.
- The hummingbird hawkmoth's long proboscis extended into the deep recesses of the flower.
- Hawkmoths played a vital role in pollinating night-blooming plants.
- The hawkmoth's large eyes and sensitive antennae enabled it to navigate the darkness.
- The adult hawkmoth emerged from its cocoon, its wings still soft and damp.
- The hawkmoth's stealthy flight allowed it to approach prey undetected.
- Some hawkmoths exhibited striking mimicry, resembling wasps or other dangerous insects.
- The female hawkmoth laid her eggs on the leaves of specific host plants.
- Hawkmoths faced threats from habitat loss and the use of pesticides.
FAQs About the word hawkmoth
any of various moths with long narrow forewings capable of powerful flight and hovering over flowers to feed
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The hawkmoth's wings fluttered rapidly as it hovered above the flower.
The elusive hawkmoth darted through the meadow, its large wings beating with incredible speed.
The hummingbird hawkmoth's long proboscis extended into the deep recesses of the flower.
Hawkmoths played a vital role in pollinating night-blooming plants.
