Brazilian Cave Springtail vs New Zealand Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brazilian Cave Springtail | New Zealand Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trogolaphysa aelleni | Deleatidium lillii |
| Order | Collembola | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Paronellidae | Leptophlebiidae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | 7-11 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Brazil | New Zealand |
| 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.
New Zealand Mayfly
The most abundant and widespread mayfly genus in New Zealand. Nymphs dominate the invertebrate fauna of stony streams throughout both islands.
Did You Know?
It is the most commonly used bioindicator insect for water quality testing in New Zealand.