Oleander Hawk Moth entomology Dione vanillae is a longwing

Dione vanillae is a longwing butterfly that’s most commonly found in the southern areas of the United States

This specimen is encased in a 9x9 frame

found in Southeast Asia

They’re found around the rainforest floor in Indonesia & feed on decomposing wood

Aegithina tiphia scapularis skull with praying mantis on Escher print "Another World II"

Oleander Hawk Moth entomology Dione vanillae is a longwingDaphnis nerii is found in Africa, Asia, & on certain Hawaiian Islands where they were introduced to help control an invasive species of oleander. The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This specimen is encased in a 6 x 6 frame.