Elongate-bodied Springtail vs Seaweed Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Elongate-bodied Springtail | Seaweed Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Folsomia candida | Coelopa frigida |
| Order | Collembola | Diptera |
| Family | Isotomidae | Coelopidae |
| Size | 0.5-1.5 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | North Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Seaweed Fly
A coastal fly whose larvae develop in rotting seaweed wrack on beaches. It forms massive swarms on strandlines that can annoy beachgoers.
Did You Know?
It is a model organism for studying sexual selection because larger males win more mating contests.