Campodea is a genus of small, white, bristle-tailed arthropods in the order Diplura. The best known species, Campodea staphylinus, has a wide distribution across much of Europe. It lives in damp places under stones, fallen trees, or in rotten wood and leaves. Although blind, it immediately crawls away on exposure to the light into the nearest crevice or other sheltered spot, feeling the way with its antennae. There are at least 130 described species in Campodea.

See also

• List of Campodea species

References

Further reading

• Fauna Europaea entry for . Retrieved January 26, 2006.

• Fauna Europaea entry for . Retrieved January 26, 2006.

• Nomina Insecta Nearctica

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