Acherontia atropos
Death's Head Hawk Moth Still Life In Glass Dome
- £59.99
A Death's Head Hawk mounted on a piece of wood displayed in a handmade glass dome with your choice of black or brown wooden base.
The Death's Head Hawk moth belongs to the Acherontia family of moths. The skull-like pattern and its fanciful associations with the supernatural and evil have fostered superstitious fears of the species. The species name Atropos is from Greek myth and is related to death.
The wingspan reaches 10-12 cm.
Latin Name: Acherontia atropos
Quality: A1
Gender: Male or Female
Distribution: Acherontia atropos can be found in most regions of Europe.
Prepared: By our very own entomologists.
Dome Size: 5.90 x 8.26 inch (15 x 21 cm)
Please Be Aware: The specimen that you will receive may differ in size, shape or colour very slightly since you are purchasing 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 in the menu for details on the type of projects we work with.
This would be a beautiful addition to your home or office.
Gender: Male or Female
Specimen Colour: Orange
Distribution: Europe
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