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sphinx moth vs Manduca quinquemaculata

Manduca quinquemaculata vs sphinx moth

sphinx moth and Manduca quinquemaculata both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sphinx moth Yes No No No
Manduca quinquemaculata Yes No No No
As nouns, Manduca quinquemaculata is a hyponym of sphinx moth; that is, Manduca quinquemaculata is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sphinx moth:
  • sphinx moth: any of various moths with long narrow forewings capable of powerful flight and hovering over flowers to feed
  • Manduca quinquemaculata: moth whose larvae are tomato hornworms
Other hyponyms of sphinx moth include Manduca sexta, Acherontia atropos, death's-head moth.
sphinx moth (noun) Manduca quinquemaculata (noun)
any of various moths with long narrow forewings capable of powerful flight and hovering over flowers to feed moth whose larvae are tomato hornworms
large green white-striped hawkmoth larva that feeds on tomato and potato plants; similar to tobacco hornworm
Difference between sphinx moth and Manduca quinquemaculata

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