#7 To date, 1224 species of hawk moths are known.
#8 Most species of hawk moths are nocturnal, hiding in trees during the day.
The hawkmoths feed on the nectar of flowers.
#9 Each species prefers to drink the nectar of certain plants.
This feature underlies their specific names (grape, oak, tobacco, and other hawk moths). Some adult butterflies do not eat and live only a few days.