Hans Christoph Kappel / Deaths head hawk moth (Acheronitia atropos) in flight. Germany, Europe

Jose B. Ruiz / Deaths Head Hawk moth, Spain

Kim Taylor / Cutout of Death's Head Hawkmoth (Acherontia atropos) Namibia, captive

Kim Taylor / Death's head hawk moth at entrance to bee hive. Namibia Digital composite, captive

Hans Christoph Kappel / Deaths head hawk moth, Germany

Jose B. Ruiz / Deaths head hawk moth (Acheronitia atropos). Alicante, Spain, Europe

Hans Christoph Kappel / Deaths head hawk moth, Germany

Duncan Mcewan / Deaths head hawk moth (Acherontia atropos), dorsal detail

Adrian Davies / Death's head hawkmoth {Acherontia atropos} UK

Rupert Barrington / Deaths head hawk moth larva (Acherontia atropos) Germany

Hans Christoph Kappel / Deaths head hawk moth chrysalis (Acherontia atropos) Germany