Elongate-bodied Springtail vs Earwig Scorpionfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Elongate-bodied Springtail | Earwig Scorpionfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Folsomia candida | Merope tuber |
| Order | Collembola | Mecoptera |
| Family | Isotomidae | Meropeidae |
| Size | 0.5-1.5 mm | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Elongate-bodied Springtail
A white eyeless springtail commonly found in soil and cave environments worldwide. It is the most widely used springtail in laboratory ecotoxicology.
Did You Know?
It reproduces by parthenogenesis and is a standard test organism in soil toxicology.
Earwig Scorpionfly
An extremely rare and primitive scorpionfly with forcep-like cerci reminiscent of earwigs. It is nocturnal and found in leaf litter of old-growth eastern North American forests.
Did You Know?
Merope tuber is so rarely encountered that its biology and ecology remain largely mysterious despite being described over 150 years ago.