Goat Moth vs Cantor's Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Goat Moth | Cantor's Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cossus cossus | Ambulyx cantorii |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cossidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 68-96 mm wingspan | 85-115 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Goat Moth
A large moth whose caterpillars bore deep into hardwood trees for up to four years.
Did You Know?
Larvae emit a strong goat-like odor from which the moth gets its name.
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.