Deaths Head Hawk Moth moth and savannas

and savannas

This species is among the biggest of all praying mantises and is believed to be the largest flower mimic

or red-bodied swallowtails

Papilio paris is a species of swallowtail butterfly found in Southeast Asia

Deaths Head Hawk Moth moth and savannasAcherontia 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 background photograph was taken by MyMy Butterfly in the Grant Park neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia. The specimen