Amber Phantom vs Ambulyx Hawk Moth

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute	Amber Phantom	Ambulyx Hawk Moth
Scientific Name	Haetera piera	Ambulyx substrigilis
Order	Lepidoptera	Lepidoptera
Family	Riodinidae	Sphingidae
Size	55-65 mm wingspan	80-110 mm
Habitat	Forests	Forests
Diet	Fruit Feeders	Herbivores
Regions	South America	Southeast Asia, southern China
Conservation	Least Concern	Least Concern

Amber Phantom

Largely transparent wings with small amber patches and pink-ringed eyespots. Floats through dark forest understory like a ghost.

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Did You Know?

Its nearly invisible wings make it almost undetectable as it drifts through dim forest shade.

Ambulyx Hawk Moth

A large tropical hawk moth with brown and buff-patterned forewings that resemble dead leaves. It is found in the forests of Southeast Asia and is attracted to lights at night.

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Did You Know?

Ambulyx species are among the largest hawk moths in Asia, with some individuals approaching the size of small birds.