Brazilian Meinertellid vs Gershner's Jumping Bristletail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brazilian Meinertellid | Gershner's Jumping Bristletail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Machilinus rupestris | Pedetontus gershneri |
| Order | Archaeognatha | Archaeognatha |
| Family | Meinertellidae | Machilidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Mediterranean Europe | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Brazilian Meinertellid
A bristletail found in rocky habitats in the Mediterranean. It is smaller than most machilids and frequents dry, warm environments.
Did You Know?
It is adapted to much drier habitats than most other bristletail species.
Gershner's Jumping Bristletail
A North American jumping bristletail found in leaf litter and under bark. It has a distinctly humped thorax and long tail filaments.
Did You Know?
Like all Archaeognatha, it molts throughout its entire adult life.