Death's Head Hawk Moth Butterfly member of the family Buprestidae

member of the family Buprestidae

There are over 80 species of morpho butterflies mostly found in South America as well as Mexico and Central America

They can be found

The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly at Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah

neither roll nor burrow: they simply live in manure

Death's Head Hawk Moth Butterfly member of the family BuprestidaeAcherontia Styx, also known at 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. This specimen is encased in a 3"x4" frame.