Madagascan Sunset Moth moth The Asian giant hornet

The Asian giant hornet

Strays can be found up to the lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas in the United States

Centruroides is a genus of scorpions of the family Buthidae

is very fond of honey and bee keepers have reported finding dead moths in their hives as a result of bee stings

Madagascan Sunset Moth moth The Asian giant hornetChrysiridia rhipheus, or Urania ripheus, is a day flying moth of the family Uraniidae. It is considered one of the most impressive and appealing looking lepidopterans. It's very colorful, though the iridescent parts of the wings do not have pigment; rather the colors originate from optical interference. This specimen is encased in a 6"x6" frame.