Cantor's Hawk Moth vs Lemon Migrant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cantor's Hawk Moth | Lemon Migrant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ambulyx cantorii | Catopsilia pomona |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 85-115 mm | 55-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia | South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Lemon Migrant
Variable coloring from white to deep yellow with a reddish spot on hindwing underside. A widespread and migratory tropical pierid.
Did You Know?
Its multiple color forms are genetically controlled and occur across the species entire range.