Deaths Head Hawk Moth Butterfly Chilasa paradoxa is protected by

Chilasa paradoxa is protected by law in India

The majority of the species from this genus are found in Southeast Asia

and bat dung

The background photo is a statue of “The Winged Victory of Samothrace”

Clerota rigifica is a flower chafer beetle found in Malaysia

Deaths Head Hawk Moth Butterfly Chilasa paradoxa is protected byAcherontia 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.