Hypogastrura sp. (genus)

A Springtail at Evatt, ACT

Hypogastrura sp. (genus) at Evatt, ACT - 10 May 2021 06:49 AM
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) at Evatt, ACT - 10 May 2021 06:49 AM
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) at Evatt, ACT - 10 May 2021 06:49 AM
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) at Evatt, ACT - 10 May 2021 06:49 AM
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) at Evatt, ACT - 10 May 2021 06:49 AM
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Hypogastrura sp. (genus) 23 May 2021 MichaelBedingfield
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) 22 May 2021 TimL

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The images show two types of small passengers on a Striped Field Slug. These are the dark grey coloured Hypogastura sp. Springtails and the White Slug Mites Riccardoella oudemansi. The first image shows a Springtail next to the slug’s eye-stalk and Slug Mites towards the underside as well as one within the slug’s pneumostome. The remaining images show a mix of Springtails and Slug Mites on various parts of the slug’s body. This sighting is intended to cover the Springtails.

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