Acherontia atropos Caterpillar, the (African) death's-head hawkmoth, Death's-head hawk moths are large, ranging from to 5 inches (80-120 mm)

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Acherontia atropos Caterpillar, the (African) death's-head hawkmoth, Death's-head hawk moths are large, ranging from to 5 inches (80-120 mm) as upper wings are dark, creating a stark contrast between them and the lower wings, which range from a bright yellow to a light cream, yellow being the more common. Photographed in Israel in May

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Size: 3888px × 2592px
Location: Israel
Photo credit: © Eyal Bartov / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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