Ringlet vs North American Pygmy Mole Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ringlet | North American Pygmy Mole Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphantopus hyperantus | Neotridactylus apicialis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Tridactylidae |
| Size | Wingspan 42-48mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Eastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ringlet
A dark chocolate-brown butterfly with small ringed eyespots on the underwings. Flies in shady grasslands.
Did You Know?
One of the few butterflies that thrives in shade, often flying in cloudy weather when others are grounded.
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.