Deaths Head Hawk Moth bold yellow decor with many of their caterpillars

with many of their caterpillars known as “hornworms”

the Central African Republic

which is a subfamily of the scarab beetle family

With it's huge wingspan

and shrublands across South Asia

Deaths Head Hawk Moth bold yellow decor with many of their caterpillarsAcherontia 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