Slovenian Cave Dipluran vs Tooth Cave Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Slovenian Cave Dipluran | Tooth Cave Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plusiocampa strouhali | Rhadine persephone |
| Order | Diplura | Coleoptera |
| Family | Campodeidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 0.5-0.7 cm |
| Habitat | Caves | Caves |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Slovenia, Italy | United States |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Endangered |
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.
Tooth Cave Ground Beetle
A tiny eyeless ground beetle found only in a few limestone caves near Austin, Texas. It is a specialized predator of other cave invertebrates.
Did You Know?
It is completely blind and has never been found outside of the total darkness of cave systems.