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Orchesella cincta
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Orchesella cincta
Kennebunk, York County, Maine, USA
June 28, 2011
Size: 5 mm
Found on the side of a compost bin. One of the largest springtails I've ever seen.

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Orchesella cincta Orchesella cincta
Contributed by metrioptera on 29 June, 2011 - 7:08pm
Last updated 30 June, 2011 - 1:48pm

Moved
Moved from Springtails and allies.
… metrioptera, 30 June, 2011 - 1:48pm

Orchesella cincta
Indeed, John.
… Frans Janssens, 30 June, 2011 - 1:32pm

Probably Orchesella
Compare Orchesella cincta. I don't know all the color variations that distinguish species in the genus. You will find a picture of Orchesella cincta by searching this site for the words giant springtail.
… John F. Carr, 29 June, 2011 - 8:00pm

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