Death's-Head Hawkmoth
Acherontia atropos
Insects and ArachnidsConservation: Not Evaluated
A large moth of Africa and Europe with a skull-like pattern on its thorax. It squeaks when disturbed and raids beehives for honey, mimicking the hive's scent to avoid being stung.
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