They go by various names, depending on where you're located. "Hawk moth, hummingbird moth, and sphinx moth all refer to insects in the same family Sphingidae, named after the Egyptian sphinx ...

Their large size—up to 6.5 inches for the cecropia moth—and the soft silky browns, greens, and oranges of their wings are unforgettable when they appear at a lighted window at night. Equally well ...

It just might be a hummingbird moth, a lesser-known but important ... Why Hummingbird Moths Are Also Known As Sphinx Moths and Hawk Moths Hummingbird moths are also commonly known as sphinx ...