Giant Springtail vs Spotted Springtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Springtail | Spotted Springtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tetrodontophora bielanensis | Orchesella cincta |
| Order | Collembola | Collembola |
| Family | Onychiuridae | Entomobryidae |
| Size | 6.0-9.0 mm | 3.0-5.0 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Giant Springtail
One of the largest springtails in the world, with a metallic blue body. It lives in forest soil and leaf litter in Central Europe.
Did You Know?
At up to 9 mm long, this species is a giant among springtails which typically measure less than 2 mm.
Spotted Springtail
A large banded springtail found in leaf litter and under bark in European forests. It has distinctive dark and yellow banding.
Did You Know?
This is the first springtail species to have its metallothionein genes fully characterized for pollution biomonitoring.