Mountain Bristletail vs Gershner's Jumping Bristletail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Bristletail | Gershner's Jumping Bristletail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trigoniophthalmus alternatus | Pedetontus gershneri |
| Order | Archaeognatha | Archaeognatha |
| Family | Machilidae | Machilidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Central Europe | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mountain Bristletail
A large bristletail found in forests and rocky habitats across central Europe. It has distinctive triangular compound eyes that meet on top of its head.
Did You Know?
Its genus name refers to its triangular eyes, a key identifying feature.
Gershner's Jumping Bristletail
A North American jumping bristletail found in leaf litter and under bark. It has a distinctly humped thorax and long tail filaments.
Did You Know?
Like all Archaeognatha, it molts throughout its entire adult life.