Hawkmoth

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Wasp
gptkbp:adult_overwintering some species overwinter as pupae
gptkbp:adult_plumage large and robust
gptkbp:aircraft_operated up to 30 mph
gptkbp:behavior often seen hovering
gptkbp:biodiversity high diversity in tropical regions
gptkbp:body_shape streamlined body
gptkbp:carbonation silken cocoon
gptkbp:color_variation some species have striking colors
gptkbp:coloration varies by species
often cryptic or bright
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Hawk_Moth
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in folklore
gptkbp:diet gptkb:nectar
gptkbp:family gptkb:Sphingidae
gptkbp:flight_style fast and agile
gptkbp:foraging_behavior long proboscis
gptkbp:geographic_distribution worldwide
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:gardens
gptkbp:has_pet chrysalis
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Hawkmoth
gptkbp:is_active_in nocturnal
gptkbp:is_part_of complete metamorphosis
gptkbp:larval_stage green or brown
several weeks
leaves
various environments
caterpillars
various plants
on host plants
birds and wasps
several instars
mimics twigs or leaves
up to 5 instars
often feed at night
often resemble twigs
some species overwinter as larvae
spiny or hairy appearance
gptkbp:lifespan few weeks to several months
gptkbp:mating_system courtship displays
gptkbp:migration some species migrate
gptkbp:mimicry other species
gptkbp:nocturnal_behavior active at night
gptkbp:notable_species gptkb:Manduca_sexta
gptkb:Sphinx_ligustri
gptkb:Hyles_lineata
gptkb:Sphinx_moths
gptkbp:orbit_type feathery or clubbed
gptkbp:order gptkb:Lepidoptera
gptkbp:pollinators important pollinators
gptkbp:predators gptkb:birds
bats and birds
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest studied for pollination
gptkbp:species over 1,400 species
gptkbp:stealth_features blending with surroundings
gptkbp:wing_configuration long and narrow wings
gptkbp:wingspan 5 to 10 inches
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Marinette
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5