Deaths Head Hawk Moth atl pick up only or the Chinese Golden Scorpion

or the Chinese Golden Scorpion

It's very colorful

is a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae

Nymphalis antiopa is native to Eurasia and North America

Idolomantis is a genus of praying mantises in the family Empusidae

Deaths Head Hawk Moth atl pick up only or the Chinese Golden ScorpionAcherontia 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 photograph was taken by MyMy Butterfly in Venice, Italy. The specimen is encased in a 6x6 frame.