Silvestri's Jumping Bristletail vs Forest Bristletail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silvestri's Jumping Bristletail | Forest Bristletail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pedetontus silvestrii | Machilis hrabei |
| Order | Archaeognatha | Archaeognatha |
| Family | Machilidae | Machilidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Japan, East Asia | Central Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Silvestri's Jumping Bristletail
A well-studied bristletail from Japan and eastern Asia. Recent molecular studies have revealed cryptic species within this lineage.
Did You Know?
Molecular studies have revealed it may actually be a complex of several cryptic species.
Forest Bristletail
A central European bristletail inhabiting forest leaf litter and mossy rocks. It is one of many Machilis species found in Europe.
Did You Know?
The genus Machilis was one of the first bristletail genera ever described.