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Not Greater but Eastern Had originally thought this was just the more commonly seen Acherontia lachesis (Greater) in this locality as this species (Eastern) is rarer to be found here. Acherontia styx,Death's Head Hawkmoth,Eastern Death's Head Hawkmoth,Hawkmoth,Malaysia,Moth,Sabah Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Not Greater but Eastern

Had originally thought this was just the more commonly seen Acherontia lachesis (Greater) in this locality as this species (Eastern) is rarer to be found here.

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"Acherontia styx" 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.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Albert Kang
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Uploaded Dec 26, 2022. Captured Oct 28, 2022 21:53.
  • TG-6
  • f/5.6
  • 1/125s
  • ISO200
  • 12.73mm