Genus Acherontia (Noun)
Meaning
Death's-head moth.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Acherontia is characterized by its distinctive skull-like pattern on the thorax of its moths, earning it the common name Death's-head moth.
- Acherontia atropos, a species within the genus Acherontia, is one of the largest moths in the world and is known for its striking appearance.
- The genus Acherontia is part of the family Sphingidae, commonly referred to as hawk moths, and is found in various parts of the world.
- The Death's-head moth, genus Acherontia, is often feared due to its size and the eerie skull-like pattern on its body, but it is actually harmless to humans.
- Entomologists have long been fascinated by the genus Acherontia, studying its unique characteristics and behaviors in an effort to better understand these intriguing moths.