globular springtail - Vesicephalus

Moved

Moved from Allacma.

… Ken Wolgemuth, 8 December, 2010 - 5:47am

Fungus

Do you know the fungus/lichen in the picture. Seem too short for British soldier lichen. Just curious, thanks.

… John R. Maxwell, 1 February, 2009 - 10:20pm

Thanks

I have always thought that they are very interesting. I'm more familiar with the type that looks like many little strands of "dusty chocolate spaghetti" (if that makes sense).

… John R. Maxwell, 2 February, 2009 - 7:31am

stemonitis

yea, makes sense :-) those are from the genus Stemonitis. I'm not sure but the ones in this photo may be some kind of Arcyria.

… Kim Fleming, 2 February, 2009 - 11:57am

slime mold

yes, it is certainly slime mold, but haven't got a further ID on it yet.

… Kim Fleming, 2 February, 2009 - 6:02am

The 'fungus'...

looks like sporangia of a slime mould.

… Frans Janssens, 2 February, 2009 - 2:29am

Moved

Moved from Globular Springtails.

… Charley Eiseman, 16 December, 2008 - 11:52am

Vesicephalus sp.

At first sight I assumed this is most probably a new species in the genus Allacma. But then I noticed the large 'glass' interocular vesicles, typical to Vesicephalus.
To make sure specimens should be send to the expert on Northern American Symphypleona:

Dr Richard J. Snider
Department of Zoology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824 - 1115

Please use as close to 95% alcohol as possible.

… Frans Janssens, 16 December, 2008 - 3:40am

Thanks, Frans

I see exactly what you are talking about (interocular vesicles) -- fascinating. I haven't run across any more of these springtails yet but will keep Dr Snider's contact info in case.

… Kim Fleming, 17 December, 2008 - 8:24am

Cool!

Incredible! It looks so strange! :o

… Jonas Insinga, 4 March, 2008 - 9:55pm

Amazing pic!

… Martin Hauser, 4 March, 2008 - 3:23pm