Cave Weta vs Canary Islands Cave Silverfish
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cave Weta | Canary Islands Cave Silverfish |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnoplectron acanthocerum | Coletinia majorensis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Zygentoma |
| Family | Rhaphidophoridae | Nicoletiidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm body | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Caves |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania | Spain |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Cave Weta
A large cave-dwelling weta endemic to New Zealand with extremely long antennae up to three times its body length. Uses its antennae to navigate in complete darkness.
Did You Know?
Cave wetas have antennae so long they can span a cave entrance like a trip wire — detecting predators and prey in pitch darkness using touch and vibration alone.
Canary Islands Cave Silverfish
A cave-adapted silverfish from Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands. It lives in lava tubes and volcanic caves.
Did You Know?
Males of this species have distinctive asymmetric antennae.