Hypogastrura sp. (genus)

A Springtail at Ngunnawal, ACT

Hypogastrura sp. (genus) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 28 Dec 2023
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 28 Dec 2023
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Identification history

Hypogastrura sp. (genus) 30 Dec 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 28 Dec 2023 Breeva

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I added a rotting leaf and they all swarmed to it and started climbing onto it and pushing it around the bowl. It has been raining alot here lately and it was a nice sunny day when I found them. I had put fresh water in the bowl the night before.

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  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 28 Dec 2023 01:45 PM Recorded on
  • Breeva Recorded by

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  • A fresh bowl of tap water. Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size
  • Mixed Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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