Death's Head Hawk Moth moth The background photo was taken

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

The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly at Colonial Park Cemetery in Savannah

the king of Troy during the Trojan War

Morpho catenarias lacks the usual bright blue coloration of many Morpho species

Death's Head Hawk Moth moth 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. The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly at Catacombes de Paris in Paris, France. This specimen is encased in a 6x6" frame.