Invertebrates (Inventory)/Diplurans

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The Diplurans field of the Invertebrates section is used to record any observation of diplurans.

Diplurans are insects. They are small, pure white and can move quickly though sporadically. They are easy to identify when you see them. They have an elongated body with a pair of appendages on each end making it hard to tell whether they are coming or going. The body length is usually less than 5 mm.

Gallery

Dipluran, flagging tape for scale

Dipluran on black flowstone

References

• Rick D. Houston Jr. Canyons & Caves; Issue No. 2; Summer 1996. Hey, What Kind of Bugs Live Here?: http://www.nps.gov/cave/planyourvisit/upload/c&c2.pdf

Invertebrates (Inventory)/Diplurans is a part of the cave inventory project.