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Springtail - Janusius sylvestris
Copyright © 2012 Ben Gray

Springtail - Janusius sylvestris
Blue Hills Reservation, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
May 5, 2012
This springtail was found on a bit of fungus growing from a fallen tree. I think it might be some sort of globular springtail, but any help with ID is much appreciated. Thanks!
Contributed by Ben Gray on 5 May, 2012 - 6:00pm

Moved
Moved from Springtails and allies.
… Ben Gray, 5 May, 2012 - 6:22pm

Globular springtail is right
And this one is Janusius sylvestris.
… tom murray, 5 May, 2012 - 6:11pm

 
Thanks!
Thanks for the ID, Tom!
… Ben Gray, 5 May, 2012 - 6:22pm

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