Death’s-head hawkmoth  (Acherontia styx)

Death's-head hawkmoth on a tree
Death's-head hawkmoth on a tree
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Facts

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderLepidoptera
FamilySphingidae
GenusAcherontia (1)

Status

This species has yet to be assessed by the IUCN.

Description

Information on the death’s-head hawkmoth is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.

Authentication

This information is awaiting authentication by a species expert, and will be updated as soon as possible. If you are able to help please contact: arkive@wildscreen.org.uk

References

  1. UNEP-WCMC Species Database (July, 2009)
    http://www.unep-wcmc.org/isdb/Taxonomy/
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