Ewingi Japygid vs Crimean Cave Dipluran
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ewingi Japygid | Crimean Cave Dipluran |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Catajapyx ewing | Plusiocampa dublanskii |
| Order | Diplura | Diplura |
| Family | Japygidae | Campodeidae |
| Size | 5-10 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Caves |
| Diet | Predators | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | United States | Ukraine |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Ewingi Japygid
A predatory dipluran found in soils of the southeastern United States. It uses its forceps-like cerci to capture small soil invertebrates.
Did You Know?
It uses its pincer-like cerci to grab prey, much like an earwig.
Crimean Cave Dipluran
A cave-adapted dipluran from limestone caves in the Crimean Peninsula. It shows classic troglomorphic traits including depigmentation.
Did You Know?
It was discovered in some of the deepest caves in the Crimean mountains.