Death's Head Hawk Moth Butterfly Papilio ulysses

Papilio ulysses

the daughter of the river god Asopus and Metope

The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly at Colonial Park Cemetery in Savannah

The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly inside the mausoleum at Westview Cemetery in Atlanta

Death's Head Hawk Moth Butterfly Papilio ulyssesAcherontia Styx, also known at 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. This specimen is encased in a 3"x4" frame.