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Photo#264452
Unknown tiny springtail

Unknown tiny springtail
Roseville, Placer County, California, USA
April 8, 2009
Size: 1 mm
Not the greatest image, but it's a side view.

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Just curious about what the cylidrical object in the photo is.

 
It's a yeast pellet.
I have found that springtails captured from outdoors will sit still, even under the harsh glare of a desk lamp, if they are presented with something to eat.

 
Neat !
Thanks for sharing that, Domingo.

Moved

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