Death's Head Hawk Moth moth Morpho catenarias lacks the usual

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

the king of Troy during the Trojan War

They can be found in a variety of colors such as: cobalt blue

found in much of Indonesia

which is similar in color to the bright green on the butterfly's wings

Death's Head Hawk Moth moth Morpho catenarias lacks the usualAcherontia 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.