Gershner's Jumping Bristletail vs Lobster Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gershner's Jumping Bristletail | Lobster Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pedetontus gershneri | Stauropus fagi |
| Order | Archaeognatha | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Machilidae | Notodontidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 45-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | United States | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Lobster Moth
A moth whose young caterpillar mimics an ant and mature caterpillar resembles a lobster.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar raises its swollen tail and thoracic legs in a bizarre threat display.