Seashore Springtail vs Gray Silverfish
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Seashore Springtail | Gray Silverfish |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anurida maritima | Ctenolepisma longicaudatum |
| Order | Collembola | Zygentoma |
| Family | Neanuridae | Lepismatidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Seashore Springtail
A dark blue-black springtail found in dense clusters on rocky seashores at low tide. It survives tidal submersion by trapping air in its body hairs.
Did You Know?
It can survive being submerged by the tide for hours by breathing trapped air bubbles.
Gray Silverfish
An invasive silverfish species spreading rapidly through northern Europe. It is larger and more uniformly gray than the common silverfish.
Did You Know?
It has become a major household pest in Scandinavia since the 2000s.