Venetian Cave Springtail vs New Zealand Cave Weta
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Venetian Cave Springtail | New Zealand Cave Weta |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Deuteraphorura venetiana | Pachyrhamma edwardsii |
| Order | Collembola | Orthoptera |
| Family | Onychiuridae | Rhaphidophoridae |
| Size | 0.8-1.5 mm | 20-40 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Caves |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Italy | New Zealand |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Venetian Cave Springtail
A blind white springtail recently described from caves in northeastern Italy. It has no eyes and a completely reduced jumping organ.
Did You Know?
Like many cave springtails, it has lost the ability to jump.
New Zealand Cave Weta
A large cave weta found throughout New Zealand's North Island caves. It has massive hind legs and can grow quite large.
Did You Know?
Weta are sometimes called the 'mice of New Zealand' for their ecological role.