Pyrenean Ground Beetle vs Alpine Cave Springtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pyrenean Ground Beetle | Alpine Cave Springtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nebria lafresnayei | Onychiuroides alpinus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Collembola |
| Family | Carabidae | Onychiuridae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 0.8-1.2 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Pyrenees, France, Spain | Italy |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Data Deficient |
Pyrenean Ground Beetle
An endemic ground beetle restricted to high elevations in the Pyrenees. It inhabits cold, damp scree slopes and glacier remnants.
Did You Know?
Genetic studies show it has been isolated in the Pyrenees since the last ice age.
Alpine Cave Springtail
A recently described blind springtail from caves in the Italian Alps. It lacks eyes, pigment, and a jumping furca.
Did You Know?
It survives in caves where temperatures remain just a few degrees above freezing.