Campodea Bristletail vs Tropical Bat Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Campodea Bristletail | Tropical Bat Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campodea fragilis | Cyclopodia horsfieldi |
| Order | Diplura | Diptera |
| Family | Campodeidae | Nycteribiidae |
| Size | 3-6 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Caves |
| Diet | Detritivores | Parasites |
| Regions | Europe | South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Tropical Bat Fly
A bizarre wingless bat fly with extremely long spider-like legs and a flattened body. It is a specialist parasite of fruit bats in tropical Asia.
Did You Know?
Its legs are so long relative to its body that it can crawl rapidly through bat fur while maintaining grip during flight.