Deaths Head Hawk Moth maroon background art as opposed to the color

as opposed to the color being produced structurally (scales)

known to navigate and orient themselves using the Milky Way

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

Deaths Head Hawk Moth maroon background art as opposed to the colorAcherontia 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.