FAMILY SPHINGIDAE

Sphingidae is a family of moths (Lepidoptera), commonly known as hawk moths, sphinx moths and hornworms, that includes about
1,200 species (Grimaldi & Engel, 2005). It is best represented in the tropics but there are species in every region (Scoble, 1995).
They are moderate to large in size and are distinguished among moths for their rapid, sustained flying ability (Scoble, 1995).
The narrow wings and streamlined abdomen are clearly adaptations for rapid flight.

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