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Hawkmoth
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a type of moth belonging to the family Sphingidae, known for their rapid flight and ability to hover while feeding on nectar from flowers
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Animal
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
hawkmoths
Examples
The hawkmoth hovered expertly near the flower, sipping nectar with its long proboscis.
