Deaths Head Hawk Moth framed wing design Charaxes brutus is a butterfly

Charaxes brutus is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae and can be found flying year round throughout Africa

and chequered swallowtail

The specific name of Ornithoptera priamus

The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly at a cemetery in New Orleans

Deaths Head Hawk Moth framed wing design Charaxes brutus is a butterflyAcherontia 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.