Southern Rock Bristletail vs Southern Jumping Bristletail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southern Rock Bristletail | Southern Jumping Bristletail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lepismachilis y-signata | Dilta hibernica |
| Order | Archaeognatha | Archaeognatha |
| Family | Machilidae | Machilidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Mediterranean Europe | Ireland, United Kingdom, France, Portugal |
| 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.
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.