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Death's Head Hawk Moth

Acherontia styx

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Field Notes

Description:

Large Moth

Habitat:

Building at edge of forest

Notes:

This moth is said to feed on honey from large bee hives.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
dotun55
The notorious Death's-Head!
MrsPbio
Wow! A little bit creepy... But cool!

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PublishedJuly 26, 2013

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