Deaths Head Hawk Moth t the Democratic Republic of Congo

the Democratic Republic of Congo

and northern Brazil

while their larvae develop inside tree trunks

is a pest species of grasshopper in the family Pyrgomorphidae

making for an educational and informative addition to any collection

Deaths Head Hawk Moth t the Democratic Republic of CongoAcherontia 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. This specimen is encased in a 5 x 5 frame.