“Death Before Dishonour”
£110.00
Two exceptionally large hawk moths, the famous Acherontia atropos, commonly known as the African death's-head hawkmoth.
It is the most widely recognized of three species in the genus Acherontia, distinguished by a skull-shaped pattern on its thorax and its association with death in mythology and popular culture.
And the film “Silence Of The Lambs”
And the larger of the two “Acherontia Lachesis” commonly known as the greater death's head hawkmoth or bee robber.
Best known for mimicking the scent of honey bees to enter hives unharmed, steal their honey and they also emit a really loud squeak when they feel disturbed.