Campodea Bristletail vs Blind Cave Campodea
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Campodea Bristletail | Blind Cave Campodea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campodea fragilis | Campodea maestrazgoensis |
| Order | Diplura | Diplura |
| Family | Campodeidae | Campodeidae |
| Size | 3-6 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Indoors |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Spain |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Campodea Bristletail
A common European dipluran found in soil, leaf litter, and caves. It has long multi-segmented cerci and delicate white body.
Did You Know?
It can regenerate lost cerci and antennae through successive molts.
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.