Garden Acerentomid vs Small Apollo
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Garden Acerentomid | Small Apollo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acerentomon gallicum | Parnassius phoebus |
| Order | Protura | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Acerentomidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 0.8-1.3 mm | 50-60 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Meadows | Meadows |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Central Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Garden Acerentomid
A minute soil-dwelling proturan commonly found in gardens and meadows of western Europe. It lacks eyes, wings, and antennae entirely.
Did You Know?
This species was not discovered until the 20th century because its tiny size makes it nearly invisible to the naked eye.
Small Apollo
A high-altitude alpine butterfly with translucent white wings bearing small red and black spots. It flies weakly over alpine meadows and scree slopes above the treeline.
Did You Know?
It only occurs above the treeline in the Alps and is one of Europe's highest-altitude butterflies.