A real framed Death's Head hawk moth (Acherontia atropos), hand-mounted by our entomologists in a black or white wooden box frame. The specimen is displayed on high-quality, acid-free conservation board, with its common and scientific names printed beneath it.

The Death's Head hawk moth is named for the skull-shaped marking on its thorax. Native to Africa, the Mediterranean and the Middle East, Acherontia atropos is also a seasonal migrant to northern Europe and Britain.

Adults enter honeybee hives to feed on honey and use chemical camouflage to avoid attack. When disturbed, this species can produce a distinctive squeaking sound by moving air through its pharynx.

Approx. Wingspan: Approx. Wingspan 10-12 cm (male and female)

Please Be Aware: The specimen you receive may differ very slightly in size, shape or colour because this is a natural product.

Where do we source our insect specimens? All of our specimens are purchased from conservation farming projects. Please visit our ethics pages for details about the projects we work with.

A striking natural history display for a home, office or entomology collection.