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Death's Head Hawkmoth

Acherontia atropos

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Sphingidae ›Genus: Acherontia

About

Acherontia atropos (African death's head hawkmoth) is the most widely known of the three species of death's-head hawkmoth. Acherontia species are notorious for a vaguely skull-shaped pattern on the thorax.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Death's Head Hawkmoth?
The scientific name of Death's Head Hawkmoth is Acherontia atropos.
What kingdom does Death's Head Hawkmoth belong to?
Death's Head Hawkmoth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Death's Head Hawkmoth belong to?
Death's Head Hawkmoth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Death's Head Hawkmoth belong to?
Death's Head Hawkmoth belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Death's Head Hawkmoth belong to?
Death's Head Hawkmoth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Death's Head Hawkmoth belong to?
Death's Head Hawkmoth belongs to the family Sphingidae.
What genus does Death's Head Hawkmoth belong to?
Death's Head Hawkmoth belongs to the genus Acherontia.