It’s also true that some moth larvae feast on the natural fibers of ... The Sphingidae family—also known as hawk moths, sphinx moths, or sphingids—includes the oleander hawk moth (Daphnis ...

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 ...