Deaths Head Hawk Moth Butterfly It is closely related to

It is closely related to the famous monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) and shares similar orange and black coloration

The accompanying photo was captured by Beth Watson at Laurel Grove Cemetery in Savannah

and Africa

which is a subfamily of the scarab beetle family

This beautiful species

Deaths Head Hawk Moth Butterfly It is closely related toAcherontia 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 6x6 frame.