Garden Springtail vs New Zealand Red Admiral
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Garden Springtail | New Zealand Red Admiral |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bourletiella hortensis | Vanessa gonerilla |
| Order | Collembola | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Bourletiellidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 1-1.5 mm | 50-60 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Oceania (New Zealand) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Garden Springtail
A globular springtail commonly found in gardens and agricultural fields. It has a distinctive dark body with yellow markings.
Did You Know?
It can occasionally damage seedlings by feeding on young plant tissue.
New Zealand Red Admiral
An endemic New Zealand butterfly with striking red and black wing patterns. It is found throughout both main islands in bush margins and gardens. The larvae feed exclusively on native stinging nettle (ongaonga).
Did You Know?
Unlike most butterflies, the New Zealand red admiral overwinters as an adult and can sometimes be seen flying on warm winter days.