"That's Acherontia atropos and Papilio codrus medon, " interrupted Madame Goody. From Wordnik.com. [Another Roadside Attraction]
The insect, Acherontia atropos, is named after one of the three Greek goddesses of fate. From Wordnik.com. Reference
Acherontia, perched nest-like among the rocks, the Bantine thickets, the fat meadows of low-lying. From Wordnik.com. [Horace] Reference
From the poor bishopric of Acherontia he had been promoted to the archbishopric of Bari, and had presided over the papal chancery in Avignon. From Wordnik.com. [The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 07] Reference
Congratulations on your sighting of a Death's Head Hawkmoth, Acherontia atropos, the moth that was featured in the book and movie Silence of the Lambs. From Wordnik.com. [What's That Bug?] Reference
For Acri, as Forbiger has shown, is the old Acherontia; the river Acheron, the Mocone or Mucone of to-day, flows at its foot, and from one point of the town I had a fine view into its raging torrent. From Wordnik.com. [Old Calabria] Reference
Acherontia lachesis (Hornworm) sweet potato. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 7] Reference
Acherontia (Hor. From Wordnik.com. [The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize] Reference
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