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  • Death's Head Hawk-moth (Acherontia atropos, lachesis & styx)

Death's Head Hawk-moth (Acherontia atropos, lachesis & styx)

Meet the famous Deaths head Moth, the moth comes in three sub species variations Acherontia atropos, Acherontia lachesis and Acherontia styx. It get's its name from the skull shape on it's back. In many cultures around the world, it is thought of as an "Omen of Death".


The species grew to fame when a Death Head Hawk-moth was featured on the poster of the film The Silence of the Lambs, the serial killer Buffalo Bill uses their picture on calling cards, and forces them down victims throats.


The Deaths-head Moth will squeak to deter predators. Despite being feared in some regions, it's the only defence the moth has. It's actually amazing how the moth makes the noise, usally other species will rub their legs together much like Cicadas do. However a study by German biologist Heinrich Prell found out they make the noise but inflating and deflating a chamber in its head called the Pharynx - roughly the back of throat in relation to human anatomy. 



The study also claimed the moths diet has helped evolve the squeak. Most butterflies and moths have a diet of nectar and a sugary liquid make by flowers. However the Deaths-head mostly feeds on honey, which is a lot quicker so the moths sucking action is a lot more powerful, thus helping evolve the pharynx a little more for sounds.


Deaths Head moths feed directly from the hives of honeybees, as we know bees like to sting, but the Deaths Head has that under control it produces a chemical that soothes the bees meaning they can eat in peace. Stealth!


The Deaths Head moth mounted in our hand made frames will be a stunning addition to any home. We have both lachesis, styx & atropos available.


Our Death's head Moth Frames



Deaths Head Hawk Moth in Box Frame (Acherontia atropos)
Deaths Head Hawk Moth in Box Frame (Acherontia atropos)
£49.99

An amazing Deaths Head Hawk Moth in a handmade wooden frame mounted on high-quality acid-free conser.....

Deaths Head Hawk Moth Silence of the Lambs in Box Frame (Acherontia styx)
Deaths Head Hawk Moth Silence of the Lambs in Box Frame (Acherontia styx)
£49.99

An amazing Deaths Head Hawk Moth in a handmade wooden frame mounted on high-quality acid-free conser.....

Deaths Head Hawk Moth in Box Frame (Acherontia lachesis)
Deaths Head Hawk Moth in Box Frame (Acherontia lachesis)
£49.99

An amazing Deaths Head Hawk Moth in a handmade wooden frame mounted on high-quality acid-free conser.....

XL Deaths Head Hawk Moth in Box Frame (Acherontia atropos)
XL Deaths Head Hawk Moth in Box Frame (Acherontia atropos)
£59.99

An amazing XL Deaths Head Hawk Moth in a handmade wooden frame mounted on high-quality acid-free con.....

Pupae and Deaths Head Hawk Moth in Box Frame (Acherontia atropos)
Pupae and Deaths Head Hawk Moth in Box Frame (Acherontia atropos)
£65.00

An amazing Deaths Head Hawk Moth and Pupae in a handmade wooden frame mounted on high-quality acid-f.....

Atropos vs. Lachesis Deaths Head Hawk Moth in Box Frame
Atropos vs. Lachesis Deaths Head Hawk Moth in Box Frame
£89.99

An amazing Antropos vs. Lachesis Deaths Head Hawk Moth in a handmade wooden frame mounted .....






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