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Springtail (Entomobrya intermedia) There are so many springtails around us, there can be up to 10,000 in just one square metre of soil, yet most of us are probably blissfully unaware of their presence.<br />
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These tiny ancient hexapods play a crucial role in soil health, yet some would convince us they are pests!<br />
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See this springtail springing and read more about how it does it, here: <section class="video"><iframe width="448" height="282" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/nPjykqxDw7M?hd=1&autoplay=0&rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></section> Fall,Geotagged,United Kingdom

Springtail (Entomobrya intermedia)

There are so many springtails around us, there can be up to 10,000 in just one square metre of soil, yet most of us are probably blissfully unaware of their presence.

These tiny ancient hexapods play a crucial role in soil health, yet some would convince us they are pests!

See this springtail springing and read more about how it does it, here:

comments (2)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Wonderful, Philip! They are so interesting and underexplored. Posted 2 years ago

Philip Booker

Lion

The globular one's are SOOOOO cute! Posted 2 years ago

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The Entomobrya intermedia

"Entomobrya intermedia" is a species of slender springtails in the family Entomobryidae.

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Similar species: Entomobryomorpha

Species identified by Philip Booker

By Philip Booker

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Uploaded Dec 14, 2022. Captured Nov 10, 2022 13:41 in 65 Crespin Way, Brighton BN1 7FL, UK.

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Captured in the fall. More fall photos.