Bat Fly vs Southeast Asian Cave Springtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bat Fly | Southeast Asian Cave Springtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Penicillidia conspicua | Coecobrya tenebricosa |
| Order | Diptera | Collembola |
| Family | Nycteribiidae | Entomobryidae |
| Size | 2-5 mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Caves |
| Diet | Parasites | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bat Fly
A bizarre wingless fly that lives exclusively as an ectoparasite on bats. It has lost its wings entirely and scurries through bat fur like a spider.
Did You Know?
These flies have evolved to look and move like spiders, having completely lost their wings and flattened their bodies for life in bat fur.
Southeast Asian Cave Springtail
A widely distributed cave springtail found throughout Southeast Asian caves. It is completely white and eyeless.
Did You Know?
The genus Coecobrya contains over 70 species, nearly all from caves.