Long-cerci Dipluran vs Lepidocampa Dipluran
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-cerci Dipluran | Lepidocampa Dipluran |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Litocampa henroti | Lepidocampa weberi |
| Order | Diplura | Diplura |
| Family | Campodeidae | Campodeidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | France, Spain | Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
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.
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.