Deaths Head Hawk Moth atl pick up only is a tropical longhorn beetle

is a tropical longhorn beetle with a distinct pattern of black

but also occurs in riverine forest habitats and in dense savannah throughout most of sub-Saharan Africa from Sierra Leone to Sudan and Ethiopia

Acherontia atropos is a native species commonly found in southern Europe and much of Africa

is indigenous to Malaysia

Deaths Head Hawk Moth atl pick up only is a tropical longhorn beetleAcherontia 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.