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Snow flea A species of collembola, en masse. These were atop a shallow puddle of melted snow on the forest floor Geotagged,Hypogastrura nivicola,Podura aquatica,Snow flea,United States,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Snow flea

A species of collembola, en masse. These were atop a shallow puddle of melted snow on the forest floor

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Whoa, what a spectacle! Posted 4 years ago
    1. View erinmoore's profile
      erinmoore
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      Truly a springtail festival ;~) Posted 4 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        And no 1.5mm social distancing either. Careless creatures. Posted 4 years ago
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          erinmoore
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          We are a bit jealous :~) Posted 4 years ago

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The Snow flea

Snow fleas are a species of dark blue springtail, ''Hypogastrura nivicola''. They are often seen jumping about on the surface of snow on a warm winter day.

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Similar species: Poduromorpha
Species identified by erinmoore
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By erinmoore

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Uploaded Feb 11, 2021. Captured Feb 7, 2021 11:11 in Oyster Dome, Bow, WA 98232, USA.
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  • iPhone SE (1st generation)
  • f/2.2
  • 1/120s
  • ISO40
  • 4.15mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.