Deaths Head Hawk Moth moth Antheraea yamamai

Antheraea yamamai

belonging to the subfamily Aphaeninae (Fulgoridae)

It is named for its similarity to the purple emperor butterfly

Pharmacophagus antenor is an endemic butterfly species in the Papilionidae family

A 3500-year old Egyptian fresco in Luxor features the oldest known illustration of this species

Deaths Head Hawk Moth moth Antheraea yamamaiAcherontia 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 background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly at Laurel Grove Cemetery in Savannah, Georgia. The specimen is