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Hypogastrura sp. (genus)

A Springtail at Acton, ACT

Hypogastrura sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 7 Jul 2020
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 7 Jul 2020
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 7 Jul 2020
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 7 Jul 2020
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 7 Jul 2020
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 7 Jul 2020
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 7 Jul 2020
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 7 Jul 2020
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 7 Jul 2020
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 7 Jul 2020
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Identification history

Hypogastrura sp. (genus) 1 Aug 2020 MichaelMulvaney
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) 26 Jul 2020 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 26 Jul 2020 TimL

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The images show two of four Springtails sighted on a tree, all in close proximity and very active.

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(family) (Unidentified chalcid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 27 May 2022 by TimL Russula 'purpureoflava group' at Acton, ACT - 20 May 2022 by TimL Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Acton, ACT - 20 May 2022 by TimL Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Acton, ACT - 20 May 2022 by TimL Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Acton, ACT - 8 May 2022 by TimL Eriococcidae sp. (family) (Unidentified felted scale) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2022 by TimL Sandalodes superbus (Ludicra Jumping Spider) at Acton, ACT - 24 Apr 2022 by TimL Amanita sp. (Amanita sp.) at Acton, ACT - 22 Apr 2022 by TimL Tapeigaster nigricornis (Striped Sun Fly) at Acton, ACT - 22 Apr 2022 by TimL Xylocopa (Lestis) aeratus (Metallic Green Carpenter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 17 Apr 2022 by TimL Xylocopa (Lestis) aeratus (Metallic Green Carpenter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 17 Apr 2022 by TimL Rivellia sp. (genus) (Signal fly) at Acton, ACT - 15 Apr 2022 by TimL Megachile (Hackeriapis) tosticauda (Native tosticauda resin bee) at Acton, ACT - 10 Apr 2022 by TimL Eurymutilla sp. (genus) (A velvet "ant") at Acton, ACT - 10 Apr 2022 by TimL Scatopsidae (family) (Dung midge) at Acton, ACT - 22 Mar 2022 by TimL Gymnopilus junonius (Gymnopilus junonius) at Acton, ACT - 18 Mar 2022 by TimL Aegotheles cristatus (Australian Owlet-nightjar) at Acton, ACT - 13 Mar 2022 by TimL Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2022 by TimL Megachile ferox (Resin bee) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jan 2022 by PeterA Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by TimL Dolichoderus scabridus (Dolly ant) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jan 2022 by TimL Dolichoderus scabridus (Dolly ant) at Acton, ACT - 5 Jan 2022 by TimL Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Acton, ACT - 1 Dec 2021 by JohnBundock Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Acton, ACT - 16 Nov 2021 by HelenCross Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2021 by TimL Tephritidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Fruit or Seed fly) at Acton, ACT - 3 Nov 2021 by HelenCross Drosera auriculata (Sundew) at Acton, ACT - 3 Oct 2021 by pinnaCLE Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 8 Aug 2021 by TimL Ledromorpha planirostris (A leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 8 Aug 2021 by TimL Callibracon capitator (White Flank Black Braconid Wasp) at Acton, ACT - 6 Aug 2021 by TimL Cryptachaea veruculata (Diamondback comb-footed spider) at Acton, ACT - 1 Aug 2021 by TimL Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jul 2021 by TimL Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jul 2021 by TimL Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jul 2021 by TimL Crepidomenus fulgidus (Click beetle) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jul 2021 by TimL Drosera auriculata (Sundew) at Acton, ACT - 29 Jul 2021 by HelenCross Stylidium sp. (Trigger Plant) at Acton, ACT - 29 Jul 2021 by HelenCross Symphypleona sp. (order) (Globular springtail) at Acton, ACT - 25 Jul 2021 by TimL Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jul 2021 by TimL Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jul 2021 by TimL Ledromorpha planirostris (A leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jul 2021 by TimL Ledrinae sp. (subfamily) (A Flat-headed Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jul 2021 by TimL Ledromorpha planirostris (A leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jul 2021 by TimL Heterotextus sp. (A yellow saprophytic jelly fungi) at Acton, ACT - 2 Jul 2021 by TimL Platybrachys sp. (genus) (A gum hopper) at Acton, ACT - 29 Jun 2021 by TimL Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 29 Jun 2021 by TimL Psyllidae sp. (family) (Unidentified psyllid or lerp insect) at Acton, ACT - 29 Jun 2021 by TimL Mucorales (Pin moulds) at Acton, ACT - 25 Jun 2021 by TimL Braconidae sp. (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 25 Jun 2021 by TimL Braconidae sp. (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 25 Jun 2021 by TimL Chalcididae sp. (family) (Unidentified chalcid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 18 Jun 2021 by TimL Myrmecorhynchus emeryi (Possum Ant) at Acton, ACT - 15 Jun 2021 by TimL Chelaner kiliani (Kilian's ant) at Acton, ACT - 15 Jun 2021 by TimL Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 8 Jun 2021 by TimL Hypnum cupressiforme (Cypress-leaved Plait Moss) at Acton, ACT - 30 May 2021 by TimL Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Acton, ACT - 28 May 2021 by TimL Idolothrips spectrum (Giant thrips) at Acton, ACT - 25 May 2021 by TimL Cermatulus nasalis (Predatory shield bug, Glossy shield bug) at Acton, ACT - 25 May 2021 by TimL Idolothrips spectrum (Giant thrips) at Acton, ACT - 23 May 2021 by TimL Myrmecorhynchus emeryi (Possum Ant) at Acton, ACT - 21 May 2021 by TimL Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 18 May 2021 by TimL Mallada tripunctatus (Three-spot green lacewing) at Acton, ACT - 14 May 2021 by TimL Nicodamidae (family) (Red and Black Spider) at Acton, ACT - 7 May 2021 by TimL Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 7 May 2021 by TimL Orthorhinus klugii (Vine weevil) at Acton, ACT - 7 May 2021 by TimL Pseudococcidae sp. (family) (A mealybug) at Acton, ACT - 7 May 2021 by TimL Cryptachaea veruculata (Diamondback comb-footed spider) at Acton, ACT - 7 May 2021 by TimL Eristalis tenax (Drone fly) at Acton, ACT - 23 Apr 2021 by TimL Pseudoscorpiones sp. (order) (False Scorpion, Pseudoscorpion) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by TimL Lipotriches sp. (genus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by TimL Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by TimL Bisallardiana gymnopleura (Brown flower chafer) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2021 by TimL Hortophora transmarina (Garden Orb Weaver) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2021 by TimL Dasygnathus trituberculatus (Rhinoceros beetle) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2021 by HelenCross Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Acton, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by TimL Goniaea carinata (Black kneed gumleaf grasshopper) at Acton, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by TimL Leptotarsus (Leptotarsus) clavatus (A crane fly) at Acton, ACT - 1 Feb 2021 by Roger Billardiera heterophylla (Western Australian Bluebell Creeper) at Acton, ACT - 13 Jan 2021 by Ned_Johnston Oedaleus australis (Australian Oedaleus) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall Braconidae sp. (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 15 Dec 2020 by TimL
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (subgenus) (Halictid Bee) at Acton, ACT - 9 May 2023 by HelenCross
Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) at Acton, ACT - 24 Feb 2023 by Tammy
Wallabia bicolor (Swamp Wallaby) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by TimL
Merimnetes oblongus (Radiata pine shoot weevil) at Acton, ACT - 2 Oct 2022 by TimL
Hypoblemum griseum (Jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 1 Oct 2022 by patrickcox
Daviesia leptophylla (Slender Bitter Pea) at Acton, ACT - 4 Sep 2022 by Tapirlord
Clavulina vinaceocervina (Dark-tipped Coral) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2022 by TimL
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2022 by TimL
Australomimetus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Pirate spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2022 by TimL
Opisthoncus sexmaculatus (Six-marked jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2022 by TimL
Lamprospora/Octospora at Acton, ACT - 12 Aug 2022 by TimL
Clavulina vinaceocervina (Dark-tipped Coral) at Acton, ACT - 8 Jul 2022 by TimL
Chelaner kiliani (Kilian's ant) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jun 2022 by TimL
Nicodamidae (family) (Red and Black Spider) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jun 2022 by TimL
Pycnobraconoides sp. (genus) (A Braconid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 22 Jun 2022 by Roger
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by TimL
Agaricus sp. (Agaricus) at Acton, ACT - 31 May 2022 by TimL
Nicodamidae (family) (Red and Black Spider) at Acton, ACT - 31 May 2022 by TimL
Nicodamidae (family) (Red and Black Spider) at Acton, ACT - 31 May 2022 by TimL
Braconidae sp. (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 31 May 2022 by TimL
Chalcididae sp. (family) (Unidentified chalcid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 27 May 2022 by TimL
Russula 'purpureoflava group' at Acton, ACT - 20 May 2022 by TimL
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Acton, ACT - 20 May 2022 by TimL
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Acton, ACT - 20 May 2022 by TimL
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Acton, ACT - 8 May 2022 by TimL
Eriococcidae sp. (family) (Unidentified felted scale) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2022 by TimL
Sandalodes superbus (Ludicra Jumping Spider) at Acton, ACT - 24 Apr 2022 by TimL
Amanita sp. (Amanita sp.) at Acton, ACT - 22 Apr 2022 by TimL
Tapeigaster nigricornis (Striped Sun Fly) at Acton, ACT - 22 Apr 2022 by TimL
Xylocopa (Lestis) aeratus (Metallic Green Carpenter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 17 Apr 2022 by TimL
Xylocopa (Lestis) aeratus (Metallic Green Carpenter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 17 Apr 2022 by TimL
Rivellia sp. (genus) (Signal fly) at Acton, ACT - 15 Apr 2022 by TimL
Megachile (Hackeriapis) tosticauda (Native tosticauda resin bee) at Acton, ACT - 10 Apr 2022 by TimL
Eurymutilla sp. (genus) (A velvet "ant") at Acton, ACT - 10 Apr 2022 by TimL
Scatopsidae (family) (Dung midge) at Acton, ACT - 22 Mar 2022 by TimL
Gymnopilus junonius (Gymnopilus junonius) at Acton, ACT - 18 Mar 2022 by TimL
Aegotheles cristatus (Australian Owlet-nightjar) at Acton, ACT - 13 Mar 2022 by TimL
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2022 by TimL
Megachile ferox (Resin bee) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jan 2022 by PeterA
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by TimL
Dolichoderus scabridus (Dolly ant) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jan 2022 by TimL
Dolichoderus scabridus (Dolly ant) at Acton, ACT - 5 Jan 2022 by TimL
Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Acton, ACT - 1 Dec 2021 by JohnBundock
Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Acton, ACT - 16 Nov 2021 by HelenCross
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2021 by TimL
Tephritidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Fruit or Seed fly) at Acton, ACT - 3 Nov 2021 by HelenCross
Drosera auriculata (Sundew) at Acton, ACT - 3 Oct 2021 by pinnaCLE
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 8 Aug 2021 by TimL
Ledromorpha planirostris (A leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 8 Aug 2021 by TimL
Callibracon capitator (White Flank Black Braconid Wasp) at Acton, ACT - 6 Aug 2021 by TimL
Cryptachaea veruculata (Diamondback comb-footed spider) at Acton, ACT - 1 Aug 2021 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jul 2021 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jul 2021 by TimL
Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jul 2021 by TimL
Crepidomenus fulgidus (Click beetle) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jul 2021 by TimL
Drosera auriculata (Sundew) at Acton, ACT - 29 Jul 2021 by HelenCross
Stylidium sp. (Trigger Plant) at Acton, ACT - 29 Jul 2021 by HelenCross
Symphypleona sp. (order) (Globular springtail) at Acton, ACT - 25 Jul 2021 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jul 2021 by TimL
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jul 2021 by TimL
Ledromorpha planirostris (A leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jul 2021 by TimL
Ledrinae sp. (subfamily) (A Flat-headed Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jul 2021 by TimL
Ledromorpha planirostris (A leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jul 2021 by TimL
Heterotextus sp. (A yellow saprophytic jelly fungi) at Acton, ACT - 2 Jul 2021 by TimL
Platybrachys sp. (genus) (A gum hopper) at Acton, ACT - 29 Jun 2021 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 29 Jun 2021 by TimL
Psyllidae sp. (family) (Unidentified psyllid or lerp insect) at Acton, ACT - 29 Jun 2021 by TimL
Mucorales (Pin moulds) at Acton, ACT - 25 Jun 2021 by TimL
Braconidae sp. (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 25 Jun 2021 by TimL
Braconidae sp. (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 25 Jun 2021 by TimL
Chalcididae sp. (family) (Unidentified chalcid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 18 Jun 2021 by TimL
Myrmecorhynchus emeryi (Possum Ant) at Acton, ACT - 15 Jun 2021 by TimL
Chelaner kiliani (Kilian's ant) at Acton, ACT - 15 Jun 2021 by TimL
Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 8 Jun 2021 by TimL
Hypnum cupressiforme (Cypress-leaved Plait Moss) at Acton, ACT - 30 May 2021 by TimL
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Acton, ACT - 28 May 2021 by TimL
Idolothrips spectrum (Giant thrips) at Acton, ACT - 25 May 2021 by TimL
Cermatulus nasalis (Predatory shield bug, Glossy shield bug) at Acton, ACT - 25 May 2021 by TimL
Idolothrips spectrum (Giant thrips) at Acton, ACT - 23 May 2021 by TimL
Myrmecorhynchus emeryi (Possum Ant) at Acton, ACT - 21 May 2021 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 18 May 2021 by TimL
Mallada tripunctatus (Three-spot green lacewing) at Acton, ACT - 14 May 2021 by TimL
Nicodamidae (family) (Red and Black Spider) at Acton, ACT - 7 May 2021 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 7 May 2021 by TimL
Orthorhinus klugii (Vine weevil) at Acton, ACT - 7 May 2021 by TimL
Pseudococcidae sp. (family) (A mealybug) at Acton, ACT - 7 May 2021 by TimL
Cryptachaea veruculata (Diamondback comb-footed spider) at Acton, ACT - 7 May 2021 by TimL
Eristalis tenax (Drone fly) at Acton, ACT - 23 Apr 2021 by TimL
Pseudoscorpiones sp. (order) (False Scorpion, Pseudoscorpion) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by TimL
Lipotriches sp. (genus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by TimL
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by TimL
Bisallardiana gymnopleura (Brown flower chafer) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2021 by TimL
Hortophora transmarina (Garden Orb Weaver) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2021 by TimL
Dasygnathus trituberculatus (Rhinoceros beetle) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2021 by HelenCross
Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Acton, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by TimL
Goniaea carinata (Black kneed gumleaf grasshopper) at Acton, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by TimL
Leptotarsus (Leptotarsus) clavatus (A crane fly) at Acton, ACT - 1 Feb 2021 by Roger
Billardiera heterophylla (Western Australian Bluebell Creeper) at Acton, ACT - 13 Jan 2021 by Ned_Johnston
Oedaleus australis (Australian Oedaleus) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall
Braconidae sp. (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 15 Dec 2020 by TimL

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Location information

Species information

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

Sighting information

  • 4 Abundance
  • 7 Jul 2020 11:50 AM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by

Additional information

  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
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