Deaths Head Hawk Moth butterfly background The queen butterfly's larvae feed

The queen butterfly's larvae feed primarily on milkweed plants

usually under stones or fallen trees

mentioned by Herodotus in his Histories IV

American swallowtail or parsnip swallowtail

Deaths Head Hawk Moth butterfly background The queen butterfly's larvae feedAcherontia 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 9x9 frame.