Deaths Head Hawk Moth moth or pastures of Peru

or pastures of Peru

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

A third group

Deaths Head Hawk Moth moth or pastures of PeruAcherontia 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