Slovenian Cave Dipluran vs Lepidocampa Dipluran
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Slovenian Cave Dipluran | Lepidocampa Dipluran |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plusiocampa strouhali | Lepidocampa weberi |
| Order | Diplura | Diplura |
| Family | Campodeidae | Campodeidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Forests |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Slovenia, Italy | Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Slovenian Cave Dipluran
A troglobitic dipluran found in caves of Slovenia and northeastern Italy. It has greatly elongated antennae for sensing in total darkness.
Did You Know?
Cave diplurans like this species can live for several years, far longer than surface relatives.
Lepidocampa Dipluran
A tropical dipluran found in forest soils across Southeast Asia. It has distinctive scale-covered body segments.
Did You Know?
Its body is covered in tiny scales, unusual among diplurans.