Dry Fork Valley Cave Beetle vs North American Spongillafly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dry Fork Valley Cave Beetle | North American Spongillafly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudanophthalmus montanus | Climacia areolaris |
| Order | Coleoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Sisyridae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 6-10 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Caves | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | United States | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Dry Fork Valley Cave Beetle
A cave-obligate beetle from the Dry Fork Valley region of West Virginia. Like all members of its genus, it is completely eyeless.
Did You Know?
It can only survive in the constant-temperature deep zones of caves.
North American Spongillafly
A small spongillafly found across eastern North America near fresh water. Its larvae feed on freshwater sponges attached to submerged rocks and logs.
Did You Know?
Larvae pupate on land inside double-walled cocoons after crawling out of the water.