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Death's Head Hawk Moth

Deaths Head Hawk moth
Death's Head Hawk Moth
The name Death's-head Hawk moth (Bee Robber or Bee Tiger Hawk) is a collective name for three species Acherontia atropos, Acherontia styx and Acherontia lachesis of moth in the genus Acherontia, family Sphingidae (Hawlk Moths). These moths can be easily identified by the skull-like pattern on their thorax. The pictures here are of specie Acherontia styx moth found in Asia. The larvae eat plants in the nightshade family. The moth use their short proboscis to feed on honey, rotting fruit, and tree sap.

Death's Head Hawk Moth
Deaths Head Hawk moth
Deaths Head Hawk moth
Deaths Head Hawk moth Larva
Death Head Moth Larva
Deaths Head Hawk moth Larva
Death Head Moth Larva

4 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2008 at 9:00 AM

    We are great fan of macro, both to shoot and to admire!
    Nice shots!

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  2. Birdy OfficialSeptember 12, 2008 at 11:35 PM

    Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog.

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  3. LynJune 7, 2009 at 7:47 AM

    Awesome pictures.

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  4. Birdy OfficialJune 9, 2009 at 2:50 AM

    Hi Lyn!
    Your visit and comment is highly appreciated.

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