Deaths Head Hawk Moth atl pick up only The background photo was taken

The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly at the Westview Mausoleum in Atlanta

Though it's of Southeast Asian origin

for which this beetle is a species-Demochroa gratiosa

Aegithina tiphia scapularis skull with praying mantis on Escher print "Another World II"

Other common names include ghost moth

Deaths Head Hawk Moth atl pick up only The background photo was takenAcherontia 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. This specimen is encased in a 9"x9" frame.