Death’s Head Hawkmoth

Episode 158

2nd October 2025

It’s October!! AKA Halloween month! AKA spooky season! So who better to kick us off then one of the classic creepy critters: The Death’s Head Hawkmoth! You know the one that looks like it has a skull on its back? Well it turns out that these moths really capture the Halloween spirit so we learn […]

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It’s October!! AKA Halloween month! AKA spooky season! So who better to kick us off then one of the classic creepy critters: The Death’s Head Hawkmoth! You know the one that looks like it has a skull on its back? Well it turns out that these moths really capture the Halloween spirit so we learn all about it! We also discuss some moth myths and some extremly relevant Greek mythology!

Reminder! Our Livestream for part 2 of the House in Cerulean Sea will be THIS Sunday, October 5th, at 1pm PST. Link to youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ComfortCreaturesPodcast

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Comfort Creatures is a show for people who prefer their friends to have paws instead of hands! Every week, Alexis and Ella talk to guests about their pets or creatures that give them comfort, discuss their favorite fictional critters, learn about pets in history, and discover differences between pet ownership across the pond. Whether you have a giant sloth, two siamese skinks, or just know way too much about unicorns, every animal friend is welcome on Comfort Creatures!

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