Death's Head Hawk Moth entomology This species was formally known

This species was formally known as Tympanoterpes giga

and forest edges

They’re found around the rainforest floor in Indonesia & feed on decomposing wood

but are completely harmless to humans because they cannot bite or sting

and the Balkans

Death's Head Hawk Moth entomology This species was formally knownAcherontia 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 background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly at Grant Park in Atlanta, Georgia. This specimen is encased in a