The Death's Head Moth is a native of northern Africa that migrates into Europe. It's a rather large moth with contrasting yellow undersides and black outer wings. It is one of the few Lepidoptra that makes a that squeaking noise from its proboscis when disturbed.
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The atropos large gets quite large before pupating in the ground. It feeds on privet or potato leaves. |
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The top view shows where it gets the death's head name. |
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This view show the beautiful yellow underbody. |