Campodea Bristletail vs Long-cerci Dipluran
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Campodea Bristletail | Long-cerci Dipluran |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campodea fragilis | Litocampa henroti |
| Order | Diplura | Diplura |
| Family | Campodeidae | Campodeidae |
| Size | 3-6 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Caves |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | France, 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.
Long-cerci Dipluran
A troglophilic dipluran known from caves in western Europe. It has remarkably long cerci used for detecting vibrations in cave environments.
Did You Know?
Its cerci can be nearly as long as the rest of its body.