Family
Sphingidae (Sphinx moths)
Sphinx perelegans. Photo: (c) Jim Johnson, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)
The Sphingidae are a family of moths (Lepidoptera), commonly known as hawk moths, sphinx moths, and hornworms; it includes about 1,450 species. It is best represented in the tropics, but species are found in every region. They are moderate to large in size and are distinguished among moths for their rapid, sustained flying ability. Their narrow wings and streamlined abdomens are adaptations for rapid flight.
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