Deaths Head Hawk Moth t using their large pedipalps (pincers)

using their large pedipalps (pincers) to attack

Papilio eurymedon is commonly found throughout most of the western parts of North America

The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly in Pigeon Forge

Xylotrupes gideon sumatrensis is a brilliant species of large scarab beetle belonging to the subfamily Dynastinae that's found in Sumatra

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

Deaths Head Hawk Moth t using their large pedipalps (pincers)Acherontia atropos is commonly found in southern parts of Europe and throughout much of Africa, from where it is considered to be a native species. 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 9"x9" frame.