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Springtail?
Copyright © 2008 S3

Springtail?
Albemarle, Stanly County, North Carolina, USA
January 30, 2008
Size: .5 - 1mm
Very ant like in appearance, maybe a termite?
I've never seen such a small termite.
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Contributed by S3 on 2 February, 2008 - 12:44am
Last updated 27 February, 2008 - 6:35pm

Bark Louse
Some bark lice lack wings, though this could be a nymphe, too.
Possibly a book louse?

The big thing with termites is that they lack eyes among all but the adult reproductives.
… Jonas Insinga, 2 February, 2008 - 7:11am login or register to post comments

 
Yes!
Great call, Jonas! The expanded hind femora are a clue that this is in one of the booklice families. Incredible shot, S3.
… Eric R. Eaton, 4 February, 2008 - 3:14pm login or register to post comments

 
Yay!
It's not often I can get an ID right.
I didn't know about the femora thing, though. :3
I guess you learn something new every day.
… Jonas Insinga, 4 February, 2008 - 3:38pm login or register to post comments

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