Lepidocampa Dipluran vs European Japygid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lepidocampa Dipluran | European Japygid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lepidocampa weberi | Japyx solifugus |
| Order | Diplura | Diplura |
| Family | Campodeidae | Japygidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 8-15 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lepidocampa Dipluran
A tropical dipluran found in forest soils across Southeast Asia. It has distinctive scale-covered body segments.
Did You Know?
Its body is covered in tiny scales, unusual among diplurans.
European Japygid
The type species of the family Japygidae, found in soils across southern Europe. It is one of the largest diplurans in Europe.
Did You Know?
It can deliver a noticeable pinch with its forceps if handled carelessly.