Staphylinus Campodea vs Isabella's Dipluran

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Staphylinus Campodea Isabella's Dipluran
Scientific Name Campodea staphylinus Parajapyx isabellae
Order Diplura Diplura
Family Campodeidae Japygidae
Size 4-7 mm 3-6 mm
Habitat Caves Forests
Diet Detritivores Omnivores
Regions Europe Europe
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.

Isabella's Dipluran

A soil-dwelling japygid dipluran found in temperate forests. It has small but functional forceps used for prey capture.

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Did You Know?

It is among the smallest members of the Japygidae family.