European Japygid vs Blind Cave Campodea
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Japygid | Blind Cave Campodea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Japyx solifugus | Campodea maestrazgoensis |
| Order | Diplura | Diplura |
| Family | Japygidae | Campodeidae |
| Size | 8-15 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Indoors |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Spain |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
European Japygid
The type species of the family Japygidae, found in soils across southern Europe. It is one of the largest diplurans in Europe.
Did You Know?
It can deliver a noticeable pinch with its forceps if handled carelessly.
Blind Cave Campodea
A cave-dwelling dipluran from the Maestrazgo region of eastern Spain. It shows typical troglomorphic features including elongated appendages.
Did You Know?
It is restricted to a very small number of caves in the Iberian Peninsula.