plural of hawkmoth

(entomology) Any of several moths, of the family Sphingidae, that hover over flowers when sucking nectar through a long proboscis.

plural of hummingbird hawkmoth

Any of various sphingid moths of the genus Macroglossum, especially Macroglossum stellatarum, which, like hummingbirds, hover in front of flowers to feed.

plural of death's-head hawkmoth

A moth of any of the genus Acherontia, characterized by the skull-like pattern on its back.

Hemaris rubra, a species of hawk moth found in Kashmir, India.

Theretra lycetus, a species of macroglossine hawkmoth.