bug on frog's eye - Sminthurides aquaticus

Moved

… Chuck Entz, 28 January, 2007 - 1:30am

Sminthurides aquaticus

Hi Kim. This little fellow looks like S. aquaticus. Those little white specks that jump away onto the water surface of small pools most often covered by duck weed. Often accompanied by the dark blue Podura aquatica.
Nice shot, indeed!

… Frans Janssens, 26 November, 2006 - 10:47am

thanks for the further ID and

thanks for the further ID and interesting info!

… Kim Fleming, 5 December, 2006 - 8:16pm

Springtail

This is a springtail, i believe one of the globular springtails. To my understanding these arent "true" insects...they are entognathids (spelling?)...is this right?

… Andy Varsho, 28 January, 2006 - 2:32pm

thank you!

… Kim Fleming, 28 January, 2006 - 2:53pm

Awesome shot

I love it!

… Lynette Elliott, 28 January, 2006 - 3:52pm

Here, here.

I agree with Andy on the ID, and that many authorities agree that springtails are "non-insect hexapods." Also agree with Lynette that this is a great shot:-) Looks like another "Natural Moment" entry for Natural Hisory magazine waiting to happen.

… Eric R. Eaton, 30 January, 2006 - 2:40pm