Meinertellidae (family) (Rock Bristletail, Jumping Bristletail)

Bristletails are found on the surfaces of rocks, on tree trunks or on leaf litter and may be active by day or night. They feed on algae, lichens and vegetable particles, and can jump by flexing the abdomen.

Meinertellidae (family) is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands | South Coast | Greater Sydney

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Species information

Meinertellidae (family) Scientific name
Rock Bristletail, Jumping Bristletail Common name
Not Sensitive
Rare or uncommon native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 710m Recorded at altitude
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Location information

Maps
Black Mountain
Places
Duffy, ACT

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