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Sphingidae

life science Maturity 11-13

Some moths are fast flyers.

Hawk moth.jpg
Hawk moth.jpg
They can hover near flowers. They look like tiny birds. Their babies are called hornworms.
Tomato hornworm.jpg
Tomato hornworm.jpg
They have a little horn on their back. Can you find a moth in your garden?

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File:Hawk moth caterpillar.jpg
Hawk moth caterpillar.jpg
File:Tomato hornworm.jpg
Tomato hornworm.jpg
File:Hyles-gallii-caterpillar.jpg
Hyles-gallii-caterpillar.jpg
File:Sphingidaepupa.JPG
Sphingidaepupa.JPG
File:Bee hawk moth newspaper.jpg
Bee hawk moth newspaper.jpg
File:Hawk moth.jpg
Hawk moth.jpg
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