Alpine Cave Springtail vs Baldani Cave Springtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Cave Springtail | Baldani Cave Springtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onychiuroides alpinus | Protaphorura baldanii |
| Order | Collembola | Collembola |
| Family | Onychiuridae | Onychiuridae |
| Size | 0.8-1.2 mm | 0.8-1.2 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Italy | Italy |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Data Deficient |
Alpine Cave Springtail
A recently described blind springtail from caves in the Italian Alps. It lacks eyes, pigment, and a jumping furca.
Did You Know?
It survives in caves where temperatures remain just a few degrees above freezing.
Baldani Cave Springtail
A cave-adapted springtail from Italy with no pigmentation and no functional eyes. It was recently described as new to science from Italian caves.
Did You Know?
It belongs to one of the most species-rich genera of blind springtails.