Death's-head hawkmoth
Scientific name: Acherontia
Death's-head hawkmoth
Scientific name: Acherontia
Description
The Acherontia genus, often depicted in popular culture for its skull-like pattern on the thorax, harbors more than just a macabre appearance. These moths are capable of producing a squeak when irritated, a unique ability in their group attributed to air being forcefully expelled from their proboscis. Despite their ominous appearance, they pose no harm to humans.
Species of Death's-head hawkmoth
Scientific Classification
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Arthropods Class
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Moths and butterflies Family
Hawk moths Genus
Death's-head hawkmoth 
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