Rolled-wing Beetle vs Cantor's Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rolled-wing Beetle | Cantor's Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Derodontus maculatus | Ambulyx cantorii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Derodontidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 85-115 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Europe | India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Rolled-wing Beetle
A tiny beetle that feeds on slime molds on decaying logs in cool forests.
Did You Know?
It curls its elytra edges downward, giving the family its common 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.