Deaths Head Hawk Moth gift for nature enthusiasts or the Nike of Samothrace

or the Nike of Samothrace

and various small islands west of Sumatra

Trichogomphus simpson is a member of Dynastinae

is very fond of honey and bee keepers have reported finding dead moths in their hives as a result of bee stings

Deaths Head Hawk Moth gift for nature enthusiasts or the Nike of SamothraceAcherontia 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.