Death's Head Hawk Moth collectible Papilio pericles is a butterfly

Papilio pericles is a butterfly of the family Papilionidae

The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly at the Milledge Fountain in the Grant Park neighborhood of Atlanta

This specimen is an adult female

Papilio eurymedon is commonly found throughout most of the western parts of North America

Death's Head Hawk Moth collectible Papilio pericles is a butterflyAcherontia atropos is commonly found in southern parts of Europe and throughout much of Africa, from where it is considered to be a native species. In spite of negative superstitions attached to this hawkmoth, they're actually quite harmless and are only minor pests to beehives and crops. This specimen is encased in a 9"x9" frame.