Death's Head Hawkmoth Bell Jar

Death’s Head Hawkmoth — Hand-Set in a Museum-Quality Glass Bell Jar

The Death’s Head Hawkmoth (Acherontia atropos) is one of the most dramatic and instantly recognisable moths in the world — named for the striking skull-like marking on its thorax that has fascinated and unsettled observers for centuries. Capable of squeaking audibly when disturbed and notorious for raiding beehives to steal honey, it is a creature of genuine behavioural complexity. It achieved cultural immortality as the emblem of The Silence of the Lambs — but its natural history is every bit as compelling as its mythology.

This specimen has been hand-set by our expert entomologists in our UK studio, positioned to display the full wingspan and the iconic skull marking at its best. Mounted under a handblown 2mm tempered glass dome on a solid wood base hand-finished in our studio, it is a museum-quality display piece that brings one of nature’s most extraordinary creatures into your home.

• Base: Solid wood, hand-finished in our studio
• Mount: Acrylic
• Dome: Handblown 2mm tempered glass
• Dimensions: 120×160mm

As a natural specimen, subtle variation in colour, pattern, and size is inherent — no two moths are exactly alike, though each falls within the morphological parameters for the species. The bell jar you receive may vary slightly in size from the one pictured.

A breathtaking statement piece and the perfect gift for any nature lover, film enthusiast, or natural history collector. Free UK delivery on orders over £50.