Brazilian Cave Springtail vs Globular Springtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brazilian Cave Springtail | Globular Springtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trogolaphysa aelleni | Sminthurus viridis |
| Order | Collembola | Collembola |
| Family | Paronellidae | Sminthuridae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | 1-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Brazil | Europe, Australia, North America |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Brazilian Cave Springtail
A troglomorphic springtail from caves in the Brazilian semiarid region. It has elongated appendages and reduced pigmentation.
Did You Know?
Many Brazilian cave springtails are known from a single cave system each.
Globular Springtail
A round-bodied green springtail found in grasslands and agricultural fields. It can become a pest of clover and alfalfa crops.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few springtails that feeds on living plants and can damage crops.