Common Jumping Bristletail vs Silvestri's Jumping Bristletail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Jumping Bristletail | Silvestri's Jumping Bristletail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Petrobius maritimus | Pedetontus silvestrii |
| Order | Archaeognatha | Archaeognatha |
| Family | Machilidae | Machilidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Japan, East Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Jumping Bristletail
A coastal bristletail found on rocky shores throughout Europe. It has a distinctive arched body shape and large compound eyes.
Did You Know?
It can jump up to 30 centimeters by flexing its abdomen against the ground.
Silvestri's Jumping Bristletail
A well-studied bristletail from Japan and eastern Asia. Recent molecular studies have revealed cryptic species within this lineage.
Did You Know?
Molecular studies have revealed it may actually be a complex of several cryptic species.