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Damp Grain Springtail (Willowsia buski)
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Copyright © 2007
Stephen Luk
Springtail -
Willowsia buski
Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada
April 18, 2007
Size: ~ 1 mm
Pretty sure the genus is correct. I'm not sure on species though.
** Thanks to Frans, this image is now in the right place.
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Contributed by
Stephen Luk
on 19 April, 2007 - 12:23pm
Last updated 23 April, 2007 - 9:23pm
Moved
Moved from
Entomobrya
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Stephen Luk
, 23 April, 2007 - 9:22pm
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Willowsia buski
A juvenie specimen.
Adults have a more purple colour with yellowish head. The body is covered with scales (not seen on this picture, though). Note the black 'knee' at the 3rd leg, typical for Willowsia species. Note the typical neck-like structure at the basis of the head.
This is one of those species that are commonly found in the house. I had once a thriving colony under the (leaking) kitchen sink. Fixing the leak solved the domestic infestation...
Be aware! ;-)
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Frans Janssens
, 23 April, 2007 - 2:38am
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Willowsia buski
Hi Frans,
Thanks for correcting me! I was unaware of the characteristics typical to
Willowsia
species.
Fortunately, I found this one in a polypore fungus, and not in my residence.
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Stephen Luk
, 23 April, 2007 - 9:22pm
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