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sphinx à tête de mort

Acherontia atropos

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Africa (10 countries), Asia (Yemen), and Europe (5 countries).

🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇾🇪 Yemen 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde 🇩🇿 Algeria 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇲🇺 Mauritius

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (animal)

Arthropoda (arthropodes)

Insecta (insecte)

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Species

Acherontia atropos (sphinx à tête de mort)

Names in Other Languages

French sphinx à tête de mort

German Totenkopfschwärmer

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Butterflies & Moths

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of sphinx à tête de mort?

The scientific name of sphinx à tête de mort is Acherontia atropos. It belongs to the genus Acherontia.

Where does sphinx à tête de mort live?

sphinx à tête de mort is found in Widely distributed across Africa (10 countries), Asia (Yemen), and Europe (5 countries).. Countries include Algeria, Belgium, Cabo Verde, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Denmark, Equatorial Guinea, Mauritius, Norway, Portugal.

What family does sphinx à tête de mort belong to?

sphinx à tête de mort (Acherontia atropos) belongs to the genus Acherontia, which is part of the taxonomic family Sphingidae.

What kingdom does sphinx à tête de mort belong to?

sphinx à tête de mort (Acherontia atropos) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

Native Range — 16 Countries

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Genus Acherontia — 1 Species

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sphinx à tête de mort

Acherontia atropos

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Data verified mars 2026

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