Deaths Head Hawk Moth entomology Salamis is a genus of

Salamis is a genus of nymphalid butterflies

also known as the Green Chafer Beetle

Forty-seven of the fifty-two known species are found in Africa

roll dung into round balls

Gonepteryx rhamni is a member of the Pieridae family and can be found in Europe

Deaths Head Hawk Moth entomology Salamis is a genus ofAcherontia 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 3"x4" frame.