Deaths Head Hawk Moth colorful floral decor and sometimes even red

and sometimes even red

Its vibrant colors are not due to pigmentation

Cethosia biblis can be found from the Indian Subcontinent eastwards to Southeast Asia to East Asia

The background photograph was taken by MyMy Butterfly at Grant Park in Atlanta

also known as Urania ripheus

Deaths Head Hawk Moth colorful floral decor and sometimes even redAcherontia 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.