Limited Edition Gold Deaths Head Moth entomology Diaethria clymena

Diaethria clymena

American swallowtail or parsnip swallowtail

& parasitoids used to fight gypsy moth populations

is a butterfly known especially for its presence in butterfly houses and live butterfly expositions

Limited Edition Gold Deaths Head Moth entomology Diaethria clymenaInman Park Fest 50th Year Acherontia 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 specimen is encased in a 9x9 frame.