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Sue and Wes Dixon Waterfowl Refuge - Springtail - ‘Snow flea’ - Hypogastrura harveyi

Sue and Wes Dixon Waterfowl Refuge - Springtail - ‘Snow flea’ - Hypogastrura harveyi
Sue and Wes Dixon Waterfowl Refuge, Hennepin, Putnam County, Illinois, USA
January 12, 2021
Size: ~2-3mm
Anal spikes and long antenna clearly visible, I am confident in my ID. The only Hypogastruridae I have seen on the snow here so far. Another Hypogastruridae family member resided on a wet rotting log, cool to see but unidentifiable from my photos. I am on a lone mission to identify as many springtail species here as possible,, it may just help the efforts of the wonderful people that made the preserve some day. If not, im having fun! ;)

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Sue and Wes Dixon Waterfowl Refuge - Springtail - ‘Snow flea’ - Hypogastrura harveyi Sue and Wes Dixon Waterfowl Refuge - Springtail - ‘Snow flea’ - Hypogastrura harveyi

Great action shot!
See 2nd img. Indeed quite dramatic. Note the 'blown up' belly, an indication that the pressure of the blood in the abdomen is hydraulically increased to support the jump.

 
Great and appreciated info ;)
Seriously cant find this stuff out from anyone else!

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