Blind Cave Campodea vs Firebrat
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blind Cave Campodea | Firebrat |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campodea maestrazgoensis | Thermobia domestica |
| Order | Diplura | Blattodea |
| Family | Campodeidae | Lepismatidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Indoors |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Spain | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Blind Cave Campodea
A cave-dwelling dipluran from the Maestrazgo region of eastern Spain. It shows typical troglomorphic features including elongated appendages.
Did You Know?
It is restricted to a very small number of caves in the Iberian Peninsula.
Firebrat
A heat-loving relative of the silverfish that thrives at temperatures of 37-39C. Found near furnaces, boilers, and bakeries. One of the most thermophilic household insects.
Did You Know?
Firebrats seek out the hottest spots in buildings — they have been found living happily inside commercial bread ovens and next to industrial furnaces at nearly 40C.