Deaths Head Hawk Moth poetic decor instead the blue is a

instead the blue is a fluorescent pigmentary color

using their large pedipalps (pincers) to attack

mentioned by Herodotus in his Histories IV

Cymothoe excelsa can be found in Nigeria

The specimen was encased in a 3 x 4“ frame

Deaths Head Hawk Moth poetic decor instead the blue is aAcherontia 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.