Deaths Head Hawk Moth green and black wing Protected in a 9"x9" frame

Protected in a 9"x9" frame

the Democratic Republic of the Congo

often from the Asteraceae family

as it travels thousands of miles from Canada and the United States to Mexico and California for the winter

Deaths Head Hawk Moth green and black wing Protected in a 9"x9" frameThe Acherontia atropos, otherwise known as the African death's head hawkmoth, is a remarkable species belonging to the Acherontia genus. Its thorax is adorned with a striking skull like pattern, making it a popular subject for superstitions. Despite its fearsome reputation, this majestic insect poses minimal harm, with only negligible effects on beehives and crops. Encased within a compact 9x9 frame and paired with a carefully decoupaged marmot skull,