Broad-Shouldered Water Strider vs Peach Blossom
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad-Shouldered Water Strider | Peach Blossom |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Microvelia americana | Thyatira batis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Veliidae | Drepanidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 35-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, Central America, South America | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Broad-Shouldered Water Strider
A tiny water strider relative that walks on the surface of ponds and puddles. It is widespread across the Americas on still freshwater.
Did You Know?
At barely 2 mm long, it is so small that it can walk on water trapped in a single hoofprint.
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.