| Re: Acherontia atropos (Death's Head Hawkmoth)
Hi
they're quite rare.They migrate to northern europe from africa area and we get a few in the late summer/autumn.I guess the best area would be the south and south east coast areas.
Their larvae have been found here ( I think they are found more than the adults but I might be wrong) and it used to be said that the pupa could not survive our winter.I Guess this could change if our climate warms up as they keep saying it will.
If you are impressed with their size you want to hear how loud they can squeek!!
neil |