Death's Head Hawk Moth Butterfly Sternocera ruficornis is a species

Sternocera ruficornis is a species of beetle belonging to the Buprestidae family

Trichogomphus simpson is a member of Dynastinae

This moth is considered one of the largest lepidoptera

A 3500-year-old Egyptian fresco in Luxor features the oldest known illustration of this species

Death's Head Hawk Moth Butterfly Sternocera ruficornis is a speciesAcherontia Styx, also known at 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. This specimen is encased in a 3"x4" frame.