Deaths Head Hawk Moth entomology stretching from Sumatra to Thailand

stretching from Sumatra to Thailand

is a pest species of grasshopper in the family Pyrgomorphidae

They are typically nocturnal

Indo-China and Malesia

Deaths Head Hawk Moth entomology stretching from Sumatra to ThailandAcherontia 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 Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta, Georgia. The specimen is encased in a