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Eastern Death's Head hawkmoth
Acherontia styx
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Acherontia styx, the lesser death's head hawkmoth or bee robber, is a sphingid moth found in Asia, one of the three species of death's-head hawkmoth. It is very fond of honey, and bee keepers have reported finding dead moths in their hives as a result of bee stings. They can mimic the scent of bees so that they can enter a hive unharmed to get honey. Their tongue, which is stout and very strong, enables them...
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Recent sightings near Medan
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Dec 15, 2024GMHP+224, Titi Kuning, Medan Johor, Medan City, North Sumatra, IndonèsiaObserver: Antoni Albalat SalanovaView observation from Dec 15, 2024 on iNaturalist