The purported moths ... to their heads. For example, the picture shown below actually depicts a Brintesia circe butterfly, as indicated by the shape of the creature's white-banded wings.

Scientists have speculated that it could have been given its name because of the patterns on its wings, which also look like a paper map. The moth's Cantonese name translates as snake's head moth, ...

It had two dark spots resembling eyes on the side of its head to disguise itself as a small snake ... hawk moth (Daphnis nerii) is a strikingly beautiful moth known for its vivid green wings ...

Without many means of defence, butterflies, moths and ... so the vibrant wing tips of this species look really striking. 'They are very active on bright days.' Pretending to be a snake is a big feat ...