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Globular Springtail - Ptenothrix marmorata *Tentative species ID<br /> <br /> Habitat: Found on the gills of a mushroom; mixed forest Geotagged,Ptenothrix,Ptenothrix marmorata,Summer,United States,collembola,globular springtail,springtail Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Globular Springtail - Ptenothrix marmorata

*Tentative species ID

Habitat: Found on the gills of a mushroom; mixed forest

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Rare to see a springtail intro!

    That is, if you consider this a springtail because they totally do not look like this!!!
    (see if you remember the joke)     Posted 3 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Ugh, I am so annoyed. I don't remember the joke, but maybe have a faint memory that it existed. Posted 3 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        The Russian guy on our FB page saying that my springtail photo was harmful because according to him, it was not a springtail, they look way different :) Posted 3 years ago
        1. View Christine Young's profile
          Christine Young
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          Ohhh, right! I remember that now, lol! Posted 3 years ago
          1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
            Ferdy Christant
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            Yeah, so nice aphid, but please next time check with a professional!!! Posted 3 years ago
            1. View Christine Young's profile
              Christine Young
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              Good idea. I'll make sure to post it to FB for an expert opinion. Posted 3 years ago
  3. View Ernst's profile
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    Love those little guys. Posted 3 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Thanks, me too <3. Posted 3 years ago

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The Ptenothrix marmorata

Ptenothrix marmorata is a globular springtail in the family Dicyrtomidae.

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Similar species: Symphypleona
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Aug 8, 2022. Captured Sep 8, 2021 10:47 in 9 East St, Litchfield, CT 06759, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/99s
  • ISO500
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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