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Lepidocyrtus paradoxus Lepidocyrtus paradoxus, a silvery metallic springtail, on a decomposing conifer log. Geotagged,Lepidocyrtus paradoxus,Spring,Springtail,United States

Lepidocyrtus paradoxus

Lepidocyrtus paradoxus, a silvery metallic springtail, on a decomposing conifer log.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Impressive ID-ing, Gary! Posted 6 years ago
1. Gary B
  
  Lion
  
  Wish I knew the fungus though as it was what I was attempting to photo. Hoping to see more of this shiny springtail and get closer views. These springtails are tiny! I was looking at some close-ups on a person's fingertip and they are about as wide as two of the fingerprint ridges. Posted 6 years ago, modified 6 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Do you have any macro(-like) gear for these micro creatures, Gary? Posted 6 years ago
  2. 1. Gary B
      
      Lion
      
      I have a 100 mm macro lens plus extension tubes. Posted 6 years ago
    2. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        Nice :) Posted 6 years ago

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The Lepidocyrtus paradoxus

''Lepidocyrtus paradoxus'' is a species of slender springtail in the family Entomobryidae.

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Similar species: Entomobryomorpha

Species identified by Gary B

By Gary B

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Uploaded Apr 9, 2019. Captured Apr 8, 2019 14:31 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.

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Canon EOS Rebel T6
f/5.6
1/128s
ISO400
100mm

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