Deaths Head Hawk Moth moth A third group

A third group

the scarce bamboo page or dido longwing

It is named for its similarity to the purple emperor butterfly

A 3500-year old Egyptian fresco in Luxor features the oldest known illustration of this species

The specimen is encased in a scientific Riker Mount measuring 3

Deaths Head Hawk Moth moth A third groupAcherontia 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