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Dicyrtomina ornata adult, Heesch, Netherlands Although only one is in focus, all 3 springtails in the scene are Dicyrtomina ornata. The middle and left one are dark, which is an indication of their older age compared to the brighter individual on the right. Dicyrtomina ornata,Europe,Extreme Macro,Netherlands,Springtail,World Click/tap to enlarge

Dicyrtomina ornata adult, Heesch, Netherlands

Although only one is in focus, all 3 springtails in the scene are Dicyrtomina ornata. The middle and left one are dark, which is an indication of their older age compared to the brighter individual on the right.

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The Dicyrtomina ornata

Dicyrtomina ornata is one of the small "globular" Springtails (Collembola) from the family Dicyrtomidae. Within its distribution range it is easily found in leaf litter from late fall to early spring. It can be confused with other species of Dicyrtomina, most notably with D. saundersi.

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Similar species: Symphypleona
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Nov 29, 2020. Captured Nov 27, 2020 15:00.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/1.2
  • 1/500s
  • ISO64
  • 50mm