Death's Head Moth entomology & on certain Hawaiian Islands

& on certain Hawaiian Islands where they were introduced to help control an invasive species of oleander

aka the central emperor swallowtail

Guatemala and Peru

and mild numbness in the affected area

Their green coloring is due to pigmentation

Death's Head Moth entomology & on certain Hawaiian IslandsAcherontia 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 6"x6" frame.