Death's-head moth

Definition of Death's-head moth

(Zool.) a very large European moth (Acherontia atropos), so called from a figure resembling a human skull on the back of the thorax; - called also death's-head sphinx.

See also: Death's-head

Related Words

Acherontia, Acherontia atropos, genus Acherontia, hawk moth, hawkmoth, hummingbird moth, sphingid, sphinx moth
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