Sphingidae

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The Sphingidae are a family of moths commonly called sphinx moths, also colloquially known as hawk moths; many of their caterpillars are known as hornworms. The family includes about 1,450 species. It is best represented in the tropics, but species are found in every region.

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Image: Brian Adler 09:50, 26 July 2007 (UTC), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.