Deaths Head Hawk Moth maroon background art Chilasa veiovis is another of

Chilasa veiovis is another of the swallowtail family without the obvious tails on their hind wings

as opposed to the color being produced structurally (scales)

also known at the bee robber

Prosopocoilus astacoides is a beetle of the Family Lucanidae that has large & distinctive mandibles that are sometimes used in combat with male opponents during fights to establish dominance

Measures approximately 3"x1"

Deaths Head Hawk Moth maroon background art Chilasa veiovis is another ofAcherontia 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.