Deaths Head Hawk Moth atl pick up only these butterflies are a sight

these butterflies are a sight to behold

This species prefers hills and flowery alpine meadows of the continental European mountains

The background photograph was taken by MyMy Butterfly in Venice

The background picture features the iconic Winged Victory of Samothrace

belonging to the subfamily Aphaeninae (Fulgoridae)

Deaths Head Hawk Moth atl pick up only these butterflies are a sightAcherontia 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 specimen is encased in a 6x6 frame.