Venetian Cave Springtail vs Southeast Asian Cave Springtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Venetian Cave Springtail | Southeast Asian Cave Springtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Deuteraphorura venetiana | Coecobrya tenebricosa |
| Order | Collembola | Collembola |
| Family | Onychiuridae | Entomobryidae |
| Size | 0.8-1.5 mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Caves |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Italy | Southeast Asia |
| 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.
Southeast Asian Cave Springtail
A widely distributed cave springtail found throughout Southeast Asian caves. It is completely white and eyeless.
Did You Know?
The genus Coecobrya contains over 70 species, nearly all from caves.