Cantor's Hawk Moth vs Tersa Sphinx Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cantor's Hawk Moth | Tersa Sphinx Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ambulyx cantorii | Xylophanes tersa |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 85-115 mm | 60-80 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia | Southern United States, Central America, South America |
| 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.
Tersa Sphinx Moth
A sleek hawk moth with narrow, pointed forewings in lavender-gray with darker streaks. It is a fast and agile flier found throughout the Americas.
Did You Know?
The tersa sphinx caterpillar has a series of large eyespots along its body that create a convincing snake-mimic appearance.