What is another word for acherontia?
Pronunciation: [ˈe͡ɪkɹɒnʃə] (IPA) 
Acherontia refers to a genus of moths that are also commonly known as death's-head hawkmoths due to the large skull-shaped marking on their thorax. However, there are several synonyms for this name, such as the bee killer, the great yellow sphinx, and the giant bee - all of which describe various characteristics of these moths. Another synonym for acherontia is the skull moth, which refers to the skull-shaped marking on their body, while the term hornet moth refers to their ability to mimic the appearance and sound of a hornet, helping them avoid predators. Despite the different names, acherontia and its synonyms all refer to the same fascinating and distinctive insect.
