Mountain Bristletail vs Southern Rock Bristletail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Bristletail | Southern Rock Bristletail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trigoniophthalmus alternatus | Lepismachilis y-signata |
| Order | Archaeognatha | Archaeognatha |
| Family | Machilidae | Machilidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Central Europe | Mediterranean Europe |
| 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.
Southern Rock Bristletail
A Mediterranean bristletail identified by a Y-shaped marking on its thorax. It lives under stones and in rock crevices.
Did You Know?
The Y-shaped thoracic marking gives this species its distinctive name.