Southern Jumping Bristletail vs Banks' Jumping Bristletail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southern Jumping Bristletail | Banks' Jumping Bristletail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dilta hibernica | Machiloides banksi |
| Order | Archaeognatha | Archaeognatha |
| Family | Machilidae | Machilidae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Ireland, United Kingdom, France, Portugal | United States, Canada |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Southern Jumping Bristletail
A bristletail found on rocky coasts of western Europe, from Ireland to Portugal. It has large eyes and a distinctively humped thorax.
Did You Know?
It is most active at night and hides in rock crevices during the day.
Banks' Jumping Bristletail
A North American bristletail found in leaf litter and under stones. It has a cylindrical body covered in tiny scales.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few Archaeognatha species found in North America.