Staphylinus Campodea vs Barberi's Angel Insect

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Staphylinus Campodea Barberi's Angel Insect
Scientific Name Campodea staphylinus Zorotypus barberi
Order Diplura Zoraptera
Family Campodeidae Zorotypidae
Size 4-7 mm 2-3 mm
Habitat Caves Forests
Diet Detritivores Detritivores
Regions Europe Central America, Panama
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Staphylinus Campodea

One of the most widespread European diplurans, found in various soil habitats. It is frequently encountered in caves and deep soil layers.

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Did You Know?

It was one of the first diplurans ever described by science.

Barberi's Angel Insect

A tiny colonial insect living in decomposing wood in tropical forests. It exhibits dimorphism, with blind apterous and eyed alate forms.

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Did You Know?

This species was one of the first zorapterans discovered in Central America.