Deaths Head Hawk Moth SWAG or the peacock butterfly

or the peacock butterfly

or caterpillars

This framed butterfly features a background photo taken by Beth Watson at Westview Cemetery in Atlanta

Adult moths in the genus are known for puncturing and feeding on the juices of fruits

The specimen’s wings have been painted with gold gilding paint & is encased in a 5” x 5” frame

Deaths Head Hawk Moth SWAG or the peacock butterflyAcherontia 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 specimen is encased in a 6x6 frame.