Sminthurus sp. (genus)

A springtail at Michelago, NSW

Sminthurus sp. (genus) at Michelago, NSW - 21 Jun 2018
Sminthurus sp. (genus) at Michelago, NSW - 21 Jun 2018
Sminthurus sp. (genus) at Michelago, NSW - 21 Jun 2018
Sminthurus sp. (genus) at Michelago, NSW - 21 Jun 2018
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Identification history

Sminthurus sp. (genus) 1 Jul 2018 michaelb
Sminthurus sp. (genus) 30 Jun 2018 RogerF
Collembola sp. (class) 29 Jun 2018 Illilanga
Unidentified 29 Jun 2018 Illilanga

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Private property. No public access without permission. 1-2mm in size. The last photo shows the insect on a leaf for scale. Open grassland in between forested areas. Insect walked, did not hop/jump. Hairs visible on abdomen.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 21 Jun 2018 02:02 PM Recorded on
  • Illilanga Recorded by

Additional information

  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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