Staphylinus Campodea vs Plusiocampa Cave Dipluran
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Staphylinus Campodea | Plusiocampa Cave Dipluran |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campodea staphylinus | Plusiocampa balsani |
| Order | Diplura | Diplura |
| Family | Campodeidae | Campodeidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Caves |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | France |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Staphylinus Campodea
One of the most widespread European diplurans, found in various soil habitats. It is frequently encountered in caves and deep soil layers.
Did You Know?
It was one of the first diplurans ever described by science.
Plusiocampa Cave Dipluran
A troglobitic dipluran found in caves of southern France. It has extremely elongated antennae and cerci adapted to total darkness.
Did You Know?
The genus Plusiocampa is the most diverse group of cave-dwelling diplurans worldwide.