Dry Fork Valley Cave Beetle vs False Ringlet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dry Fork Valley Cave Beetle | False Ringlet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudanophthalmus montanus | Coenonympha oedippus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 30-36 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Caves | Wetlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | United States | Scattered localities in Europe, east to Japan |
| Conservation | Endangered | Near Threatened (critically endangered in EU) |
Dry Fork Valley Cave Beetle
A cave-obligate beetle from the Dry Fork Valley region of West Virginia. Like all members of its genus, it is completely eyeless.
Did You Know?
It can only survive in the constant-temperature deep zones of caves.
False Ringlet
A small, drab brown butterfly with a row of striking silver-centred eyespots on the hindwing underside. It is one of the most endangered butterflies in western Europe.
Did You Know?
It has vanished from over 90% of its former European range in the last century due to wetland drainage.