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Home » Guide » Arthropods (Arthropoda) » Hexapods (Hexapoda) » Springtails and allies (Collembola) » Globular Springtails (Symphypleona) » Sminthuroidea » Bourletiellidae » Bourletiella » Garden Springtail (Bourletiella hortensis)
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Campsite Bugs - Bourletiella hortensis
Copyright © 2007 eugena

Campsite Bugs - Bourletiella hortensis
Pine City, Minnesota, USA
May 11, 2007
Size: approx 0.5 mm (flea-size)
This bug and millions like him/her were at our campsite at St. Croix State Park this weekend. They looked like dark specks of dirt and there were approximately 500 of them per square foot. When disturbed, they hopped 3-6 inches and redistributed themselves evenly all over the ground. They didn't seem to prefer a particular time of day, and didn't bite (that I know of). I've looked all over the internet and can't figure out what they might be. I would really appreciate any help.
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Contributed by eugena on 13 May, 2007 - 5:25pm
Last updated 15 June, 2008 - 5:21pm

Moved
Moved from Globular Springtails.
… john and jane balaban, 15 June, 2008 - 5:21pm login or register to post comments

Bourletiella hortensis
Most probably.
Family = Bourletiellidae.
… Frans Janssens, 15 June, 2008 - 2:16am login or register to post comments

Check out
Suborder Symphypleona - Globular Springtails in the guide here
… john and jane balaban, 13 May, 2007 - 6:39pm login or register to post comments

 
Thank you!
I don't think I would have ever found it! Thanks so much.
… eugena, 13 May, 2007 - 8:24pm login or register to post comments

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