Forest Bristletail vs Mountain Bristletail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Forest Bristletail | Mountain Bristletail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Machilis hrabei | Trigoniophthalmus alternatus |
| Order | Archaeognatha | Archaeognatha |
| Family | Machilidae | Machilidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Central Europe | Central Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Forest Bristletail
A central European bristletail inhabiting forest leaf litter and mossy rocks. It is one of many Machilis species found in Europe.
Did You Know?
The genus Machilis was one of the first bristletail genera ever described.
Mountain Bristletail
A large bristletail found in forests and rocky habitats across central Europe. It has distinctive triangular compound eyes that meet on top of its head.
Did You Know?
Its genus name refers to its triangular eyes, a key identifying feature.