Explaining Insects 🦋 on Instagram: "The death’s-head hawk moth is one of the most mysterious and eerie moths in the world, instantly recognizable by the skull-shaped pattern on its thorax — a feature that has fueled legends, superstition, and horror stories for centuries. 🦋💀 Known for its deep, unsettling squeaking sound (which it produces by forcing air through its proboscis), this moth has been linked to omens and bad luck in folklore. In reality, it’s harmless and actually loves honey — it

Explaining Insects 🦋 on Instagram: "The death’s-head hawkmoth is a striking and mysterious moth known for the skull-shaped pattern on its thorax, which has inspired fear, superstition, and folklore for centuries. Found across parts of Europe, Africa, and Asia, it is one of the largest moth species, with a wingspan that can reach up to 13 cm. Unlike most moths, the death’s-head hawkmoth is famous for its unusual ability to emit a squeaking sound when threatened, created by forcing air through it