Deaths Head Hawk Moth entomology and south as far as

and south as far as Congo

Ivory Coast

the Rajah of Sarawak

This specimen is encased in a 8"x10" frame

The specimen is encased in a 9 x 9” frame

Deaths Head Hawk Moth entomology and south as far asAcherontia Styx, also known as the bee robber, is very fond of honey and bee keepers have reported finding dead moths in their hives as a result of bee stings. This species can be found in Asia. In spite of negative superstitions attached to this hawkmoth, they're actually quite harmless and are only minor pests to beehives and crops. The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly at Laurel Grove Cemetery in Savannah, Georgia. The specimen is