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Unknown springtail - Seira brasiliana
Copyright © 2016 Susan Leach Snyder

Unknown springtail - Seira brasiliana
Naples, Collier County, Florida, USA
February 10, 2016
Size: 1.5 mm BL
This collembolan was living in leaf litter in an oak hammock. It was removed from the litter with a Berlese funnel.
Contributed by Susan Leach Snyder on 24 February, 2016 - 9:25pm
Last updated 27 February, 2016 - 8:01am

Moved
Moved from Elongate-bodied Springtails.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 27 February, 2016 - 8:01am

Seira brasiliana
… Frans Janssens, 25 February, 2016 - 10:16am

 
Wow!
So, this is what this species looks like with all of its scales. All of the others I've had you identify were pretty "bald." Thank you so much for the identification.
… Susan Leach Snyder, 25 February, 2016 - 3:53pm

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