Brazilian Meinertellid vs Silvestri's Jumping Bristletail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brazilian Meinertellid | Silvestri's Jumping Bristletail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Machilinus rupestris | Pedetontus silvestrii |
| Order | Archaeognatha | Archaeognatha |
| Family | Meinertellidae | Machilidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Mediterranean Europe | Japan, East Asia |
| 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.
Silvestri's Jumping Bristletail
A well-studied bristletail from Japan and eastern Asia. Recent molecular studies have revealed cryptic species within this lineage.
Did You Know?
Molecular studies have revealed it may actually be a complex of several cryptic species.