Death's-Head Hawkmoth - Acherontia lachesis

Species: Acherontia lachesis

Frame size: 19 x 19 x 4 cm/7.5 x 7.5 x 1.5 inches.

Pest-proofed with silicone.

Display: Wall mounting or self standing. 

The death’s-head hawkmoth is known to enter honeybee hives. It does so avoiding detection by excreting a compound similar to the scent of a honeybee. While in the hive it feeds on honey.

An Acherontia lachesis specimen in a premium open grain wooden frame. The scientific and common names are printed on acid free card and the frame is sealed with silicone to keep the specimens safe from hungry museum beetles and other such pests. 

Care & Maintenance

Keep out of direct sunlight and high humidity. You can wipe the frames clean with a dry cloth but be careful; they are delicate! 

Note: these are natural products. Each individual specimen is unique but not damaged unless explicitly mentioned.

Shipping

U.K.: First class.

International: Royal Mail - International Tracked & Signed.