Southern Rock Bristletail vs Tiger Crane Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southern Rock Bristletail | Tiger Crane Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lepismachilis y-signata | Nephrotoma flavescens |
| Order | Archaeognatha | Diptera |
| Family | Machilidae | Tipulidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 13-18 mm body length |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Detritivores | Herbivores |
| 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.
Tiger Crane Fly
A striking yellow crane fly with bold black stripes on the thorax. Adults are commonly found basking on sunny foliage in summer.
Did You Know?
Its bold yellow and black thoracic stripes make it the most colorful European crane fly.