Deaths Head Hawk Moth Butterfly The specific name of Ornithoptera

The specific name of Ornithoptera priamus

Junonia orithya is a nymphalid butterfly with many subspecies occurring from Africa

India and parts of South-East Asia

This particular specimen comes in a 6"x6" frame

which are referred to as giant silk moths

Deaths Head Hawk Moth Butterfly The specific name of OrnithopteraAcherontia atropos, also known as the African death's head hawkmoth, is one of three species in the Acherontia genus (the other two being Acherontia lachesis and Acherontia styx). Its most distinguishable characteristic is the skull like pattern on its thorax, which has influenced its common and scientific names. This species is abundant in southern Europe and throughout Africa, where it is considered a native species. Despite its cultural