Deaths Head Hawk Moth flower preservation This specimen is encased in

This specimen is encased in a 6” x 6” frame

captured by Beth Watson in Atlanta

Hierodula patellifera can be found in Malaysia

found in Southeast Asia

Deaths Head Hawk Moth flower preservation This specimen is encased inNamed after its distinguishing skull like pattern on the thorax, Acherontia atropos, also known as the African death's head hawkmoth, is one of three species in the Acherontia genus, alongside Acherontia lachesis and Acherontia styx. This species is native to southern Europe and Africa, and is often associated with superstitions. However, it poses little threat and only causes minor disruptions to beehives and crops. This preserved specimen is a