Southern Rock Bristletail vs Giant Springtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southern Rock Bristletail | Giant Springtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lepismachilis y-signata | Tetrodontophora bielanensis |
| Order | Archaeognatha | Collembola |
| Family | Machilidae | Onychiuridae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 6.0-9.0 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Mediterranean Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Giant Springtail
One of the largest springtails in the world, with a metallic blue body. It lives in forest soil and leaf litter in Central Europe.
Did You Know?
At up to 9 mm long, this species is a giant among springtails which typically measure less than 2 mm.