Ilex Hairstreak vs North American Pygmy Mole Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ilex Hairstreak | North American Pygmy Mole Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Satyrium ilicis | Neotridactylus apicialis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Tridactylidae |
| Size | 30-36 mm wingspan | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern and central Europe, western Asia | Eastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ilex Hairstreak
A small dark brown butterfly with an orange band on the underside of its hindwings and a tiny tail projection. It is strongly associated with young oak growth and coppiced woodland.
Did You Know?
Despite its name suggesting holly (ilex), it feeds exclusively on oak and was misidentified when first described.
North American Pygmy Mole Cricket
A minute mole cricket found on sandy shores of rivers and ponds in North America. It burrows just beneath the wet sand surface.
Did You Know?
Its hind tibiae bear paddle-like swimming plates that allow it to skim across the surface of water when flooded out of its burrow.