Show sphinx moths the sphinx moths have the most powerful wings of all the lapid op I 1 tera As a rule they fly at tw twilight ight poised over a flower while extract ing the nectar holding themselves I 1 in this position by a rapid motion of their wings this attitude gives them a strong resemblance to hum ming birds therefore they are sometimes called humming bird moths but they are more often called hawk moths on account of their swift flight the caterpillars of these moths feed upon the leaves of various plants and trees and aie ale large and remarkable in appearance the body is cylindrical and naked and usually has a horn be hind near the end of the body |