Southeast Asian Cave Springtail vs Dominican Amber Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southeast Asian Cave Springtail | Dominican Amber Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coecobrya tenebricosa | Amphiacusta annulipes |
| Order | Collembola | Orthoptera |
| Family | Entomobryidae | Phalangopsidae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Indoors |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia | Dominican Republic, Haiti |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Southeast Asian Cave Springtail
A widely distributed cave springtail found throughout Southeast Asian caves. It is completely white and eyeless.
Did You Know?
The genus Coecobrya contains over 70 species, nearly all from caves.
Dominican Amber Cricket
A cave-dwelling cricket found in Hispaniola with long antennae and pale coloring. It is related to species found preserved in Dominican amber.
Did You Know?
Close relatives of this cricket have been found perfectly preserved in 20-million-year-old Dominican amber.