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Hypogastrura sp. (genus)

A Springtail at Canberra, ACT

Hypogastrura sp. (genus) at Canberra, ACT - 7 May 2015
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) at Canberra, ACT - 7 May 2015
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) at Canberra, ACT - 7 May 2015
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) at Canberra, ACT - 7 May 2015
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Identification history

Hypogastrura sp. (genus) 11 Sep 2017 MichaelMulvaney
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) 11 Sep 2017 RogerF

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There were many of these inside the hollow stalk of a shaggy cap mushroom Coprinus comatus.

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Location information

Species information

  • Hypogastrura sp. (genus) Scientific name
  • A Springtail Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 7 May 2015 07:09 PM Recorded on
  • HarveyPerkins Recorded by

Additional information

  • Coprinus comatus (a mushroom, not a plant) Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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