Southern Jumping Bristletail vs Forest Bristletail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southern Jumping Bristletail | Forest Bristletail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dilta hibernica | Machilis hrabei |
| Order | Archaeognatha | Archaeognatha |
| Family | Machilidae | Machilidae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Ireland, United Kingdom, France, Portugal | Central Europe |
| 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.
Forest Bristletail
A central European bristletail inhabiting forest leaf litter and mossy rocks. It is one of many Machilis species found in Europe.
Did You Know?
The genus Machilis was one of the first bristletail genera ever described.