North American Pygmy Mole Cricket vs Juniper Hairstreak
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | North American Pygmy Mole Cricket | Juniper Hairstreak |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neotridactylus apicialis | Callophrys gryneus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tridactylidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 22-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern United States | Eastern and central United States wherever red cedar grows |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Juniper Hairstreak
A small green hairstreak butterfly with intricate white line patterns on its hindwing underside. Its bright green underside provides camouflage among cedar foliage.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillar perfectly matches the green of cedar foliage and is nearly impossible to spot among the needles.