Hypogastrura sp. (genus)

A Springtail at Acton, ACT

Hypogastrura sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 22 May 2022
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 22 May 2022
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 22 May 2022
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 22 May 2022
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 22 May 2022
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Identification history

Hypogastrura sp. (genus) 25 May 2022 MichaelMulvaney
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) 25 May 2022 TimL

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User's notes

The Springtails were on the underside of the fungi shown in sighting 4435496. The second image also shows a lone Globular Springtail Symphypleona sp. amongst the Hypogastrura sp. Springtails. The first time I've seen them together.

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 22 May 2022 10:45 AM Recorded on
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  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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