Death's Head Hawkmoth is a species of moth native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is known for its large size and distinctive pattern on its wings, which resembles a human skull. The moth is also known for its loud, deep buzzing sound, which can be heard from up
The name death's-head hawkmoth refers to any of three moth species of the genus Acherontia. The former species is found throughout Africa and in Europe, the latter two are Asian; most uses of the common name refer to the African species. These moths are easily distinguishable by the vaguely human skull-shaped pattern of markings on the thorax. They are large nocturnal moths with brown and yellow or orange coloring, and all three species are fairly similar in size, coloration and life cycle.