South African Cave Cricket vs Giant Cave Springtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South African Cave Cricket | Giant Cave Springtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Speleiacris tabulae | Tomocerus minor |
| Order | Orthoptera | Collembola |
| Family | Rhaphidophoridae | Tomoceridae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 3-4.5 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Caves |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | South Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
South African Cave Cricket
A cave cricket endemic to caves on the Cape Peninsula of South Africa. It has reduced eyes and pale brown coloration.
Did You Know?
It is one of very few cave crickets known from the African continent.
Giant Cave Springtail
One of the larger springtails in Europe, often found in caves and damp cellars. It has a distinctive metallic sheen on its body.
Did You Know?
It can jump up to 100 times its body length using its spring-loaded furca.