Isabella's Dipluran vs Ewingi Japygid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Isabella's Dipluran | Ewingi Japygid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Parajapyx isabellae | Catajapyx ewing |
| Order | Diplura | Diplura |
| Family | Japygidae | Japygidae |
| Size | 3-6 mm | 5-10 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Isabella's Dipluran
A soil-dwelling japygid dipluran found in temperate forests. It has small but functional forceps used for prey capture.
Did You Know?
It is among the smallest members of the Japygidae family.
Ewingi Japygid
A predatory dipluran found in soils of the southeastern United States. It uses its forceps-like cerci to capture small soil invertebrates.
Did You Know?
It uses its pincer-like cerci to grab prey, much like an earwig.