Gershner's Jumping Bristletail vs Common Jumping Bristletail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gershner's Jumping Bristletail | Common Jumping Bristletail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pedetontus gershneri | Petrobius maritimus |
| Order | Archaeognatha | Archaeognatha |
| Family | Machilidae | Machilidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | United States | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Gershner's Jumping Bristletail
A North American jumping bristletail found in leaf litter and under bark. It has a distinctly humped thorax and long tail filaments.
Did You Know?
Like all Archaeognatha, it molts throughout its entire adult life.
Common Jumping Bristletail
A coastal bristletail found on rocky shores throughout Europe. It has a distinctive arched body shape and large compound eyes.
Did You Know?
It can jump up to 30 centimeters by flexing its abdomen against the ground.