Scientific name: Acherontia atropos
Common name: African death butterfly, skull butterfly
Geographical area: The species, native to tropical Africa, makes periodic migrations to the European continent. The rest of its extension ranges from the Palearctic region, including the Shetland and Lofoten Islands to Transcaucasia and northern Iran, reaching the Azores and the Canary Islands.
Feeding: The caterpillars feed on privet and it is polyphagous and has a special predilection for Solanaceae. The adult butterfly is crepuscular, it becomes active at dusk, it feeds on fermented sap, honey and certain flowers (Jasminium) and lives for one or two weeks. All sphinx caterpillars are buried to pupate, do not forget to buy coconut fiber.
Temperature ranges: warm
Humidity range: medium
Finished size: 9 - 12cm
Do not release any animal into its natural environment, whether native or not, it can affect the balance of wild butterflies, there are other ways to help the environment, contact us.
IMPORTANT: If you do not know its care or have doubts, contact without hesitation!
ATTENTION: AVAILABLE FOR RESERVATION, THE PUPAES WILL BE SHIPPED AS SOON AS THEY ARE WELL FORMED, PROBABLY MID-NOVEMBER, LIMITED UNITS.