Japanese Water Penny vs Long-cerci Dipluran
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Water Penny | Long-cerci Dipluran |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eubrianax granicollis | Litocampa henroti |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diplura |
| Family | Psephenidae | Campodeidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Japan, Taiwan | France, Spain |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Japanese Water Penny
An East Asian water penny beetle found in swift forest streams of Japan. Adults are dark and robust with a granular pronotum.
Did You Know?
Its larvae use a suction-cup-like ventral surface to maintain their grip on stones in powerful currents.
Long-cerci Dipluran
A troglophilic dipluran known from caves in western Europe. It has remarkably long cerci used for detecting vibrations in cave environments.
Did You Know?
Its cerci can be nearly as long as the rest of its body.