Deaths Head Hawk Moth t Philaethria dido

Philaethria dido

Acherontia atropos is commonly found in southern parts of Europe and throughout much of Africa

The specimen are encased in a 6x6 frame

Previously thought to produce the blue colour by Tyndall scattering

Scarabaeidae

Deaths Head Hawk Moth t Philaethria didoAcherontia 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 9 x 9 frame.