These 9cm by 9cm coasters are made from durable hardboard with a practical high gloss finish and feature a design of two Death’s-head Hawk-moths facing each other.

The design was created using detailed ink and watercolour illustrations and shows the stunning intricacy of the insect’s markings. These coasters can make lovely gifts for nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts and entomologists and make an attractive addition to any home.

The Death’s-head Hawk-moth (Acherontia Atropos) is a migrant species to the U.K but it may be seen over the summer months, sometimes around beehives. They are the largest moths to appear in Britain. The Acherontia Atropos is one a several different types of Death’s-head Hawk-moth but is arguably the most well known. It is found in Africa and across Asia and is recognisable in popular culture from the 1991 The Silence of the Lambs film. It gets it’s name from the vaguely skull-shaped marking on the thorax. They are a nocturnal species so are not often spotted unless in light traps.

The coasters are lightweight and wipe clean, making them practical as well as pretty. They are 9cm by 9cm square with stylish rounded corners and are approximately 3mm thick. Each order is hand packaged by me and I try to make every one special. Each order contains a business card and a handwritten note of thanks. Orders for individual coasters will be wrapped in tissue and secured with a Rachel Corney Illustration sticker before being sent out in padded paper mailers. Orders for multiple coasters will be wrapped and placed in a branded box before being sent out in a padded paper mailer. Gift messages can be included with orders at checkout. All standard orders are sent using Royal Mail First Class.