Southern Rock Bristletail vs Campodea Bristletail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southern Rock Bristletail | Campodea Bristletail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lepismachilis y-signata | Campodea fragilis |
| Order | Archaeognatha | Diplura |
| Family | Machilidae | Campodeidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 3-6 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Caves |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Mediterranean Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Southern Rock Bristletail
A Mediterranean bristletail identified by a Y-shaped marking on its thorax. It lives under stones and in rock crevices.
Did You Know?
The Y-shaped thoracic marking gives this species its distinctive name.
Campodea Bristletail
A common European dipluran found in soil, leaf litter, and caves. It has long multi-segmented cerci and delicate white body.
Did You Know?
It can regenerate lost cerci and antennae through successive molts.