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Death's-head Hawk-moth

Acherontia atropos

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The death's-head hawk-moth is the largest moth to visit Britain, a migrant from Africa bearing a skull-like marking on its thorax and capable of squeaking when handled.

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Quick Facts

Category
Insect
Latin name
Acherontia atropos
IUCN Status
LC — Least Concern
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Conservation Status: LC

Least Concern — assessed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.