Ribbed Net-winged Beetle vs Krubera Cave Springtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ribbed Net-winged Beetle | Krubera Cave Springtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platycis minutus | Plutomurus ortobalaganensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Collembola |
| Family | Lycidae | Tomoceridae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Caves |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Georgia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Ribbed Net-winged Beetle
A small European net-winged beetle with dark reddish-brown elytra featuring strongly raised longitudinal ridges. It is found on dead wood and fungi in damp forest habitats.
Did You Know?
The strongly ribbed elytra distinguish this small species from other European lycid beetles at a glance.
Krubera Cave Springtail
The deepest-dwelling terrestrial animal ever recorded, found at 1,980 meters underground in Krubera Cave. It is completely eyeless and unpigmented.
Did You Know?
It holds the record as the deepest-dwelling land animal on Earth at nearly 2 km underground.