Bordered Mantis vs Cantor's Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bordered Mantis | Cantor's Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stagmatoptera biocellata | Ambulyx cantorii |
| Order | Mantodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Mantidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 60-80mm | 85-115 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | South America | India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bordered Mantis
A large green mantis with two prominent dark eyespots on the inner surfaces of its forelegs. It uses these spots in its threat display by spreading its legs wide. It is common in South American forests.
Did You Know?
The twin eyespots on its forelegs create the illusion of a face with two large eyes when displayed to predators.
Cantor's Hawk Moth
A large leaf-mimicking hawk moth with intricately patterned brown and cream forewings. Named after the zoologist Theodore Edward Cantor, it inhabits forests of South and Southeast Asia.
Did You Know?
When resting among leaf litter, Ambulyx cantorii is virtually invisible, its wing patterns perfectly mimicking a dried curled leaf.