Collembola - Isotomurus palustris

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… Scott Justis, 2 February, 2009 - 7:46am

Isotomurus palustris

This picture is a nice illustration of the diagnostic characteristic of Isotomurus versus Isotoma: in Isotomurus, the macrosetae are only present on the posterior body segments. In Isotoma the macrosetae are present on all body segments.

… Frans Janssens, 1 February, 2009 - 3:59am

I had originally..

thought these to be immature Isotoma Delta which are very common here. Looking at the images on the computer told a differrent story though. These Isotomurus were quite a bit smaller.

Thanks!

… Scott Justis, 2 February, 2009 - 7:40am