Death's-head Hawkmoth - Acherontia styx medusa

[Debasis Bose]

Death's-head hawkmoth have been spooking people for centuries. If you have seen the movie "The Silence of the Lambs" it played a vital role.

Shot at Ramnagar hotel. Nikon D700, Nikor 70-200mm f2.8, exposure 1/250s, ISO 1000, 175mm @ fstop 2.8

[Mrudul Godbole]

Nice to see this species. There seems to be some detail loss, is it cropped? Thanks for sharing.

[Roopak Gangadharan]

Nice.

TFS
Roopak