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Trigoniophthalmus alternatus head Slightly smaller than Machilis germanica and fairly uniform in the colour pattern of the scales. Eyes are evenly brownnish and the triagngular black ocelli are placed under the central corners of the eye (on the "nose"). Geotagged,Jumping Bristletail,Machilidae,Microcoryphia,Netherlands,Trigoniophthalmus,Trigoniophthalmus alternatus Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Trigoniophthalmus alternatus head

Slightly smaller than Machilis germanica and fairly uniform in the colour pattern of the scales. Eyes are evenly brownnish and the triagngular black ocelli are placed under the central corners of the eye (on the "nose").

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  1. The colorful reflections are gorgeous, remarkable insect! Posted 8 years ago
  2. Stunning! Posted 8 years ago

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Trigoniophthalmus alternatus is a species of bristletail native to Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China) and introduced in North America.

Similar species: Jumping Bristletails
Species identified by Pudding4brains
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By Pudding4brains

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Uploaded Nov 23, 2016. Captured in Ooijse Bandijk 5-9, 6576 JC Ooij, Netherlands.