the latin name? Acherontia atropos. Death's Head HawkMoth
What is the scientific name of the moth from Silence of the Lambs?
Death's Head sphinx moth, a European hawk moth, Acherontia atropos, having markings on the back of the thorax that resemble a human skull.
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Sphinx moths are also known as hummingbird moths for their ability to hover in front of flowers and sip the sweet nectar. The humming noise made by the rapid beating of wings along with an extremely long proboscis tongue increases the similarity with hummingbirds. Caterpillars of this group are known as hornworms because of sinister looking barb on the rear. A European species called the Death's Head Sphinx moth played a role in the book Silence of the Lambs.
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