Death Head Moth
Scientific Name: cherontia atropos
Origin: Africa / Europe
Dimensions: 12.7cm x 18cm
Description: AKA Lesser Deaths Head Hawk moth or Bee Robber. Found throughout Asia this is one of the three species of Acherontia hawk moth. It is different in appearance to that of the European Acherontia atropos in that there are 2 bands instead of 1 on the underside of the forewing and the skull like marking is somewhat darker. It has a fearsome reputation as it was traditionally seen an an omen of death.
It is identified by its yellow striped abdomen and skull like marking on it’s thorax. ( Skull like markings vary from moth to moth )
** Please note markings may vary.
Scientific Name: cherontia atropos
Origin: Africa / Europe
Dimensions: 12.7cm x 18cm
Description: AKA Lesser Deaths Head Hawk moth or Bee Robber. Found throughout Asia this is one of the three species of Acherontia hawk moth. It is different in appearance to that of the European Acherontia atropos in that there are 2 bands instead of 1 on the underside of the forewing and the skull like marking is somewhat darker. It has a fearsome reputation as it was traditionally seen an an omen of death.
It is identified by its yellow striped abdomen and skull like marking on it’s thorax. ( Skull like markings vary from moth to moth )
** Please note markings may vary.
Scientific Name: cherontia atropos
Origin: Africa / Europe
Dimensions: 12.7cm x 18cm
Description: AKA Lesser Deaths Head Hawk moth or Bee Robber. Found throughout Asia this is one of the three species of Acherontia hawk moth. It is different in appearance to that of the European Acherontia atropos in that there are 2 bands instead of 1 on the underside of the forewing and the skull like marking is somewhat darker. It has a fearsome reputation as it was traditionally seen an an omen of death.
It is identified by its yellow striped abdomen and skull like marking on it’s thorax. ( Skull like markings vary from moth to moth )
** Please note markings may vary.