Australian Capital Territory
Canberra & Southern Tablelands
New South Wales
Canberra & Southern Tablelands
ARCHAEOGNATHA: Meinertellidae
Along with the Silverfish (order Zygentoma), the Bristletails (order Archaeognatha) are the most primitive 'true insects'. They are a small group, with only five genera and ten species. They feed on algae and detritus.
Machiloides granulatus occurs in inland south-eastern Australia, and is usually seen (albeit rarely) on rocks near the ground.
Machiloides granulatus is listed in the following regions:
Canberra & Southern Tablelands
