Our Springtail species list hit double figures with the following species, we think belonging to the genus Isotomurus, recorded yesterday. We suspect it may be Isotomurus maculatus, but there is just enough doubt in our minds not to record it to species level.
It was recorded heading towards a large clump of moss. Moss being where nearly all the other Springtail species we have recorded seem to exist. What we liked about this little fella was it wasn’t actually that little, we spotted it scurrying about as we walked up the concrete steps. So we would guess larger than many species, although still of course tiny.
You can view the other springtail species rcorded in the Garden on our Springtail page HERE. If you want to find springtails in your own space, then we would recommend using some form of magnification. Nothing fancy, a magnifying glass/hand lens would suffice, and just examine some moss, damp soil, rotting leaves. Springtails are one of the most abundant forms of animal life we have and very species diverse. And fun to watch…
DC: 6th February 2024
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