Gershner's Jumping Bristletail vs Split-banded Owlfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gershner's Jumping Bristletail | Split-banded Owlfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pedetontus gershneri | Ascaloptynx appendiculatus |
| Order | Archaeognatha | Neuroptera |
| Family | Machilidae | Ascalaphidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 42-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Predators |
| Regions | United States | Eastern United States |
| 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.
Split-banded Owlfly
A striking North American owlfly with a bold dark band across each forewing. Inhabits dry grasslands and open woodland in the eastern states.
Did You Know?
Males defend aerial territories and engage in dramatic dogfight-like chases with rival males.