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Death's Head Hawk Moth

Acherontia atropos

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Habitat:

Garden beside the beach

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Comments (3)
C.Sydes
now that specimen really lives up to its name, I've been unconvinced by previous sightings, great spot.

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PublishedApril 22, 2013

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