Deaths Head Hawk Moth moth This species can be found

This species can be found throughout the tropical areas of Liberia

While adult males resemble typical beetles

The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly in East Atlanta Village in Atlanta

It is a member of the snow Apollo genus of the swallowtail family

This specimen is encased in a 5"x7" frame

Deaths Head Hawk Moth moth This species can be foundAcherontia 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. The specimen is encased in a 5 x 5 frame.