Death's Head Hawk Moth entomology Papilio paris is a species

Papilio paris is a species of swallowtail butterfly found in Southeast Asia

The chief distinguishing characteristics of this genus are its impressive mandibles

are a subfamily of the scarab beetle family

and Vietnam

& Southern China

Death's Head Hawk Moth entomology Papilio paris is a speciesAcherontia 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 background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly at the Westview Cemetery in Atlanta, Georgia. This specimen is encased in a 6"x6" frame.