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Entomobrya nivalis The large brown hexapod is Entomobrya nivalis (Cosmopolitan Springtail). It is on a decorticated and weather conifer log with several smaller Hypogastrura sp. Immatures of Entomobrya nivalis live on the forest floor under leaf litter but as adults they live on trees in moss and lichens or under loose bark. Cosmopolitan Springtail,Entomobrya nivalis,Entomobryidae,Geotagged,Slender Springtails,Spring,United States,hexapod,nivalis,springtails

Entomobrya nivalis

The large brown hexapod is Entomobrya nivalis (Cosmopolitan Springtail). It is on a decorticated and weather conifer log with several smaller Hypogastrura sp. Immatures of Entomobrya nivalis live on the forest floor under leaf litter but as adults they live on trees in moss and lichens or under loose bark.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Excellent, only the 4th identified springtail on the platform :) Posted 6 years ago

Gary B

Lion

Most are pretty difficult unless you get a sharp closeup with good lighting. Even this one was hard as large as it is. I used a 100 mm macro plus two extension tubes to add another 50 mm or so. Posted 6 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

This is great! I agree - they can be so hard to capture! Posted 6 years ago

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The Cosmopolitan springtail

''Entomobrya nivalis'', the cosmopolitan springtail, is a species of slender springtails in the family Entomobryidae.

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Similar species: Entomobryomorpha

Species identified by Gary B

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Uploaded Feb 28, 2019. Captured Apr 14, 2016 17:55 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.

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Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL
f/2.8
1/125s
ISO400
100mm

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