Vietnamese Walking Stick vs Ambulyx Hawk Moth

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Vietnamese Walking Stick Ambulyx Hawk Moth
Scientific Name Baculum extradentatum Ambulyx substrigilis
Order Phasmatodea Lepidoptera
Family Phasmatidae Sphingidae
Size 9-13 cm 80-110 mm
Habitat Forests Forests
Diet Herbivores Herbivores
Regions Vietnam Southeast Asia, southern China
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Vietnamese Walking Stick

A long, thin stick insect with small teeth along its middle legs. It is one of the most commonly kept pet phasmids worldwide.

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Did You Know?

Captive populations are almost entirely female, reproducing through parthenogenesis for generations.

Ambulyx Hawk Moth

A large tropical hawk moth with brown and buff-patterned forewings that resemble dead leaves. It is found in the forests of Southeast Asia and is attracted to lights at night.

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Did You Know?

Ambulyx species are among the largest hawk moths in Asia, with some individuals approaching the size of small birds.