Autumn Dun vs Forest Bristletail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Autumn Dun | Forest Bristletail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptophlebia marginata | Machilis hrabei |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Archaeognatha |
| Family | Leptophlebiidae | Machilidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Central Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Autumn Dun
A dark-winged mayfly that emerges in spring despite its common name. Nymphs inhabit slow-flowing sections of woodland streams among leaf litter.
Did You Know?
Its common name refers to the brownish autumnal color of the adult, not its emergence season.
Forest Bristletail
A central European bristletail inhabiting forest leaf litter and mossy rocks. It is one of many Machilis species found in Europe.
Did You Know?
The genus Machilis was one of the first bristletail genera ever described.