Arctic Springtail vs Peach Blossom
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Springtail | Peach Blossom |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megaphorura arctica | Thyatira batis |
| Order | Collembola | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Onychiuridae | Drepanidae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | 35-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Svalbard, Arctic Canada, Greenland, northern Scandinavia | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Arctic Springtail
A white, eyeless springtail that lives in soil and under stones in the High Arctic. It lacks a furcula and cannot jump. It survives extreme cold through cryoprotective dehydration, losing most of its body water before freezing.
Did You Know?
This springtail can survive temperatures down to minus 30 degrees Celsius by dehydrating itself until it contains almost no free water.
Peach Blossom
A charming moth with olive-brown forewings adorned with pink and white spots that resemble peach blossoms. Fresh specimens are among the most beautiful of all European moths.
Did You Know?
The pink spots fade to white with age, so only freshly emerged moths display the full peach-blossom pattern.