European Japygid vs Lepidocampa Dipluran
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Japygid | Lepidocampa Dipluran |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Japyx solifugus | Lepidocampa weberi |
| Order | Diplura | Diplura |
| Family | Japygidae | Campodeidae |
| Size | 8-15 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Lepidocampa Dipluran
A tropical dipluran found in forest soils across Southeast Asia. It has distinctive scale-covered body segments.
Did You Know?
Its body is covered in tiny scales, unusual among diplurans.