achemon sphinx
noun
ach·e·mon sphinx
ˈa-kə-ˌmän-,
ə-ˈkē-mən-
: a large hawk moth (Pholus achemon) having a caterpillar that feeds on the grapevine and Virginia creeper
Word History
Etymology
New Latin achemon (specific epithet of Pholus achemon), probably from Greek, neuter of achemōn, acheumōn, present participle of achein, acheuein to grieve, annoy, from achos pain, distress
First Known Use
1856, in the meaning defined above