Death's Head Hawk Moth Butterfly Other common names include ghost

Other common names include ghost moth

The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly at Colonial Park Cemetery in Savannah

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

This specimen is encased in a 6x6 frame

The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly inside the mausoleum at Westview Cemetery in Atlanta

Death's Head Hawk Moth Butterfly Other common names include ghostAcherontia Styx, also known at 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.