hummingbird hawk–moth
noun
variants: or
hummingbird hawkmoth
Definition of hummingbird hawk–moth
: a brown and orange hawk moth (Macroglossum stellatarum) of Eurasia and northern Africa that is typically active during the day — compare hummingbird moth
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1796
First Known Use of hummingbird hawk–moth
1796
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