Deaths Head Hawk Moth maroon background art Chrysina woodii is a species

Chrysina woodii is a species of shining leaf chafer in the family of beetles known as Scarabaeidae

Prosopocoilus astacoides is a beetle of the Family Lucanidae that has large & distinctive mandibles that are sometimes used in combat with male opponents during fights to establish dominance

Measures approximately 3"x1"

as opposed to the color being produced structurally (scales)

Deaths Head Hawk Moth maroon background art Chrysina woodii is a speciesAcherontia atropos is commonly found in southern parts of Europe and throughout much of Africa, from where it is considered to be a native species. In spite of negative superstitions attached to this hawkmoth, they're actually quite harmless and are only minor pests to beehives and crops. This specimen is encased in a 9"x9" frame.