Sphingid (Noun)

Meaning

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

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Synonyms

• Hawk Moth
• Hummingbird Moth
• Sphinx Moth
• Hawkmoth

Hypernyms

• Moth

Hyponyms

• Acherontia Atropos
• Manduca Sexta
• Manduca Quinquemaculata
• Death's-head Moth