Southern Jumping Bristletail vs Mountain Bristletail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southern Jumping Bristletail | Mountain Bristletail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dilta hibernica | Trigoniophthalmus alternatus |
| Order | Archaeognatha | Archaeognatha |
| Family | Machilidae | Machilidae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 10-15 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.
Mountain Bristletail
A large bristletail found in forests and rocky habitats across central Europe. It has distinctive triangular compound eyes that meet on top of its head.
Did You Know?
Its genus name refers to its triangular eyes, a key identifying feature.