Southern Jumping Bristletail vs Silvestri's Jumping Bristletail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southern Jumping Bristletail | Silvestri's Jumping Bristletail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dilta hibernica | Pedetontus silvestrii |
| Order | Archaeognatha | Archaeognatha |
| Family | Machilidae | Machilidae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Ireland, United Kingdom, France, Portugal | Japan, East Asia |
| 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.
Silvestri's Jumping Bristletail
A well-studied bristletail from Japan and eastern Asia. Recent molecular studies have revealed cryptic species within this lineage.
Did You Know?
Molecular studies have revealed it may actually be a complex of several cryptic species.