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Seira domestica
Photo#719682
Copyright © 2012
Antonio Liberta
Unknown Springtail -
Seira domestica
Middle Village, Queens County, New York, USA
July 5, 2012
Size: ~ 3mm
Feel free to frass, found near my window sill and this was the only shot I could get, just curious if it can be taken down further
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Contributed by
Antonio Liberta
on 2 November, 2012 - 12:55am
Last updated 5 November, 2012 - 9:58am
Look at that,
I'll know better next time before I expect something to be frassed Robert that's awesome, and thank you Dr. Janssens!
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Antonio Liberta
, 7 November, 2012 - 8:11pm
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Slender Springtail - Slender Springtail
Moved from
Elongate-bodied Springtails
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Congrats! This is only the
second to be posted on BugGuide
... and you wanted to frass :)
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Robert Lord Zimlich
, 5 November, 2012 - 9:58am
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Seira domestica
A typical domestic springtail.
Note in this specimen both antennae have been truncated. In good specimens the antennae are quite long.
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Frans Janssens
, 5 November, 2012 - 9:52am
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Moved for Expert ID
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Antonio, there's no frassing this fine specimen and equally fine photo. Your photo clearly shows a defined terga, markings and setae. Dr. Jannsens may likely be able to ID to species. Well done.
Robert
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Robert Lord Zimlich
, 2 November, 2012 - 4:07am
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Thanks for the
kind words Robert, I'm always iffy about posting pictures that are a little fuzzy and with only one orientation, but hopefully Dr. Jannsens can help take it further, thanks!
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Antonio Liberta
, 2 November, 2012 - 2:47pm
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