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Deaths-head Hawkmoth
acherontia atropos
-25.3654, 31.0185
Field Notes
Description:
Small fat caterpillar.
Habitat:
Acherontia atropos occurs throughout the Middle East and the Mediterranean region and much of Africa down to the southern tip.
Notes:
It has the ability to emit a loud squeak if irritated. It's sound is produced by expelling air from its proboscis.
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