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Springtail with a cool pattern - Entomobrya
Copyright © 2016 Gayle A.

Springtail with a cool pattern - Entomobrya
Louisville, Boulder County, Colorado, USA
April 12, 2016
Sorry about the poor photo, this guy was tiny. I'm hoping the unique pattern on its abdomen will help with an ID. I found him in a cardboard box on my patio.
Contributed by Gayle A. on 13 April, 2016 - 8:52pm
Last updated 16 April, 2016 - 2:19am

Moved
Moved from Springtails and allies.
… Aaron Hunt, 16 April, 2016 - 2:19am

Entomobrya sp.
Possibly multifasciata.
… Frans Janssens, 14 April, 2016 - 12:52pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request. Orchesella?
… Aaron Hunt, 13 April, 2016 - 8:55pm

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