Crimean Cave Dipluran vs Pitted Ambrosia Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Crimean Cave Dipluran | Pitted Ambrosia Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plusiocampa dublanskii | Cnesinus strigicollis |
| Order | Diplura | Coleoptera |
| Family | Campodeidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 2-3mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Gardens |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Ukraine | North America, South America |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Crimean Cave Dipluran
A cave-adapted dipluran from limestone caves in the Crimean Peninsula. It shows classic troglomorphic traits including depigmentation.
Did You Know?
It was discovered in some of the deepest caves in the Crimean mountains.
Pitted Ambrosia Beetle
A tiny dark brown bark beetle that cultivates fungal gardens inside its tunnels. It introduces ambrosia fungi into the wood which it and its larvae eat.
Did You Know?
It is one of many beetle species that practice true agriculture cultivating fungal crops inside tree tunnels for food.