the purple spotted swallowtail

Species Name: Atlas attacus

but both sexes have black tails and irregularly scalloped hindwings

Danaus plexippus

Death Head Moth Framed housewarming the purple spotted swallowtailSpecies Name: Acherontia Atropos Common Name: Death Head Moth Origin: Russia and South East Asia Size: 7" diam. base x 7" Made in Australia These moths are easily distinguishable by the vaguely human skull shaped pattern of markings on the thorax. Death Head Moths have the ability to emit a loud squeak if irritated. The sound is produced by expelling air from the pharynx, often accompanied by flashing of the brightly colored abdomen in a further