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Springtail from local creek - Isotomurus palustris

Springtail from local creek - Isotomurus palustris
Roseville, Placer County, California, USA
June 21, 2009
Size: 2 mm
I went to a local creek hoping to find lots of Podura aquatica, but all I could find was a specimen of this.

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Springtail from local creek - Isotomurus palustris Springtail from local creek - Isotomurus palustris

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Isotomurus palustris
Typically found on banks of still fresh waters such as pools or creeks.

 
Thanks for the ID!
:)

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