Isotoma Springtail vs Sipyloidea Tuberculata Stick Insect

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Isotoma Springtail Sipyloidea Tuberculata Stick Insect
Scientific Name Isotoma viridis Sipyloidea tuberculata
Order Collembola Phasmatodea
Family Isotomidae Lonchodidae
Size 2.0-4.0 mm 7-10 cm
Habitat Grasslands Grasslands
Diet Detritivores Herbivores
Regions Europe, North America China (Guangxi)
Conservation Not Evaluated Data Deficient

Isotoma Springtail

A greenish elongate springtail common in grasslands and gardens throughout Europe. It is active year-round even in cold weather.

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Did You Know?

This springtail remains active at temperatures near freezing and can be found hopping on soil surfaces in winter.

Sipyloidea Tuberculata Stick Insect

A winged stick insect from southern China with small tubercles along its thorax. It was recently described from specimens collected in Guangxi.

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Did You Know?

It was described as a new species during a comprehensive revision of Chinese Necrosciinae stick insects.