Blind Cave Campodea vs Staphylinus Campodea
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blind Cave Campodea | Staphylinus Campodea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campodea maestrazgoensis | Campodea staphylinus |
| Order | Diplura | Diplura |
| Family | Campodeidae | Campodeidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Caves |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Spain | Europe |
| 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.
Staphylinus Campodea
One of the most widespread European diplurans, found in various soil habitats. It is frequently encountered in caves and deep soil layers.
Did You Know?
It was one of the first diplurans ever described by science.