Deaths Head Hawk Moth t belonging to the subfamily Aphaeninae

belonging to the subfamily Aphaeninae (Fulgoridae)

Acherontia atropos is commonly found in southern parts of Europe and throughout much of Africa

They can be found in Java

This species can be found in the rain forests & secondary forests from Mexico to the Amazonian rain forests in South America

The species habitat is in tropical scrub

Deaths Head Hawk Moth t belonging to the subfamily AphaeninaeAcherontia 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 9 x 9 frame.