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Acherontia atropos (death's-head hawkmoth) - 01/11/2010
The death’s-head hawkmoth casts an ominous image with its skull-shaped markings, yellow stripes and cloak-like wings. For centuries it has been portrayed as an evil omen. But in reality it is only the honeybee who needs to beware the death’s-head hawkmoth. Discover how this tenacious moth disguises itself to steal honey from inside bee hives.
Acherontia atropos (death's-head hawkmoth)
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What's on
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Annual Science Lecture 2010: Nature, Nurture or Neither
What does ?in your genes? actually mean? Professor Steve Jones explains the difficulties to separate nature from nurture.
29 Nov 2010, 19:30 -
Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2010
Book tickets now to see the stunning wildlife photos from the 2010 competition.
22 Oct 2010 - 11 Mar 2011 -
Looking for our Cosmic Origins
Discover how planets form and what the chances are of life existing elsewhere in the universe.
03 Nov 2010, 14:30 -
Spooky Species of the day for Halloween - 30/10/2010
The Museum has a moth and a spider species of the day for Halloween.
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