Springtail (Collembola) species

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Overview

Class Collembola.

Springtails are found worldwide and there are likely to be around 2000 species in Australia. They have soft bodies, sometimes hairs (setae) or scales. Many species have the ability to jump when they have been disturbed. Reference:

https://tasmanianinsectfieldguide.com/hexapoda/collembola-springtails/

7 species

Collembola sp. (class) (Springtail)

Entomobryomorpha (order) (Entomobryomorph springtail)

Isotomurus sp. (genus) (Springtail)

Paronellidae (family) (Paronellid springtail)

Poduromorpha sp. (order) (Plump Springtails)

Sminthurus sp. (genus) (A springtail)

Symphypleona sp. (order) (Globular springtail)

Local native (change?)
* designates formal legal status

Non-invasive or negligible (change?)

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