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Symphypleona sp. (order)

1 Globular springtail at Paddys River, ACT

Symphypleona sp. (order) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Aug 2022
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Identification history

Symphypleona sp. (order) 14 Aug 2022 MichaelMulvaney
Symphypleona sp. (order) 12 Aug 2022 TimL

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The image shows a tiny Globular Springtail within the discarded cap of the Common Prettymouth fungus of sighting 444066.

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Heteronympha penelope (Shouldered Brown) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Feb 2023 by Christine
Paralucia aurifera (Bright Copper) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Feb 2023 by Christine
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Feb 2023 by Christine
Calostoma fuscum (Common Prettymouth) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Aug 2022 by TimL
Calostoma fuscum (Common Prettymouth) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Aug 2022 by TimL
Olearia argophylla (Native Musk) at Paddys River, ACT - 9 Oct 2021 by Tapirlord
Trapezites eliena (Orange Ochre) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Nov 2018 by SWishart

Location information

Species information

  • Symphypleona sp. (order) Scientific name
  • Globular springtail Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 10 Aug 2022 11:42 AM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by

Additional information

  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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