False Ringlet vs Seashore Springtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | False Ringlet | Seashore Springtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coenonympha oedippus | Anurida maritima |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Collembola |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Neanuridae |
| Size | 30-36 mm wingspan | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Scattered localities in Europe, east to Japan | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Near Threatened (critically endangered in EU) | Least Concern |
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.
Seashore Springtail
A dark blue-black springtail found in dense clusters on rocky seashores at low tide. It survives tidal submersion by trapping air in its body hairs.
Did You Know?
It can survive being submerged by the tide for hours by breathing trapped air bubbles.