Deaths Head Hawk Moth elegant plant art Papilio blumei is considered to

Papilio blumei is considered to be among the most attractive of all butterflies

this beetle plays a critical role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems

which serve as a warning to predators about its toxicity

It can be found in Indonesia

aka the Common Mapwing

Deaths Head Hawk Moth elegant plant art Papilio blumei is considered toAcherontia 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 photograph was taken by MyMy Butterfly in Venice, Italy. The specimen is encased in a 6x6 frame.