Small Earwig vs Brazilian Cave Springtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Earwig | Brazilian Cave Springtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Apterygida media | Trogolaphysa aelleni |
| Order | Dermaptera | Collembola |
| Family | Forficulidae | Paronellidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Brazil |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Small Earwig
A small reddish-brown earwig found in woodland leaf litter across Europe. Males have strongly curved forceps while females have nearly straight ones.
Did You Know?
The dramatic difference in forceps shape between males and females is one of the most pronounced sexual dimorphisms among earwigs.
Brazilian Cave Springtail
A troglomorphic springtail from caves in the Brazilian semiarid region. It has elongated appendages and reduced pigmentation.
Did You Know?
Many Brazilian cave springtails are known from a single cave system each.