Scotch Argus vs Cantor's Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scotch Argus | Cantor's Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erebia aethiops | Ambulyx cantorii |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 40-48 mm wingspan | 85-115 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Scotch Argus
A dark brown butterfly with russet-orange bands containing eyespots, found in northern grasslands and light woodland. It flies in a bouncing manner close to the ground.
Did You Know?
In Britain, it is confined to Scotland and a single colony in the Lake District surviving since the last ice age.
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.