Death’s-head hawkmoth — size comparison

The death’s-head hawkmoth migrates beyond warmer resident areas. Chiefly nocturnal adults may enter hives to use stored honey. Caterpillars can develop on potat

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Wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Death’s-head hawkmoth

Acherontia atropos

ok. 120 mmAdult individual
wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówMeasurement: side · approximate projection

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Death’s-head hawkmothWingspanapprox. 120 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Death’s-head hawkmoth — size comparison — facts and sources

The death’s-head hawkmoth migrates beyond warmer resident areas. Chiefly nocturnal adults may enter hives to use stored honey.

Caterpillars can develop on potatoes and other nightshade-family plants. Adult occurrence in cooler regions does not establish a permanent overwintering population.

Measurement sources