Smerinthini
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- Paonias(blinded sphinx moths)
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- Smerinthus(Eyed Hawkmoths)
Smerinthini is a tribe of hawkmoths within the Sphingidae, containing approximately 70 distributed across multiple continents. Members of this tribe are characterized by distinctive wing patterns and morphological features that distinguish them from other sphingid tribes. The group includes well-known genera such as *Smerinthus*, *Laothoe*, *Mimas*, and *Marumba*. Many exhibit reduced or non-functional mouthparts in the stage, a trait associated with their brief adult lifespan focused on rather than feeding.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Smerinthini: //smɛˈrɪnθɪnaɪ//
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