Canary Islands Dipluran vs Dicromantispa Mantidfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Canary Islands Dipluran | Dicromantispa Mantidfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plusiocampa solenla | Dicromantispa sayi |
| Order | Diplura | Neuroptera |
| Family | Campodeidae | Mantispidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 18-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Caves | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Spain | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Canary Islands Dipluran
A cave-adapted dipluran endemic to volcanic caves in the Canary Islands. It has elongated appendages and depigmented body.
Did You Know?
It is one of few cave diplurans adapted to volcanic rather than limestone caves.
Dicromantispa Mantidfly
A brown mantidfly found across eastern North America in forested habitats. Named after the eminent entomologist Thomas Say.
Did You Know?
Females lay thousands of eggs on stalks, but only larvae that find spider egg sacs survive.