sphingid Sentence Examples
- The hummingbird hawk moth is a sphingid moth known for its swift flight and resemblance to hummingbirds.
- Sphingid moths are characterized by their robust bodies, narrow wings, and long, tapered proboscises.
- The oleander hawk moth is a widespread sphingid that feeds on the poisonous oleander plant.
- Sphingid larvae, known as hornworms, are typically large and green, with a distinctive horn on their posterior end.
- The death's-head hawkmoth is a sphingid with a skull-like pattern on its thorax that mimics the appearance of a vertebrate skull.
- Sphingid moths play an important role as pollinators, particularly for night-blooming plants.
- The white-lined sphinx is a common sphingid in North America that is easily recognizable by the white lines on its wings.
- The hawkmoth is a member of the sphingid family known for its aggressive behavior towards other insects.
- The privet hawk moth is a sphingid that has become a serious pest in Europe due to its voracious appetite for privet leaves.
- The emperor moth is one of the largest sphingid moths in the world, with a wingspan of up to six inches.
sphingid Meaning
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sphingid (n)
any of various moths with long narrow forewings capable of powerful flight and hovering over flowers to feed
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any of various moths with long narrow forewings capable of powerful flight and hovering over flowers to feed
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The hummingbird hawk moth is a sphingid moth known for its swift flight and resemblance to hummingbirds.
Sphingid moths are characterized by their robust bodies, narrow wings, and long, tapered proboscises.
The oleander hawk moth is a widespread sphingid that feeds on the poisonous oleander plant.
Sphingid larvae, known as hornworms, are typically large and green, with a distinctive horn on their posterior end.
