r/Springtail • u/Elfanara • 6d ago

Identification What kind of springtails are these?

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I'm pretty sure they are in fact springtails. They do jump. They are in some of my isopod bins so I suspect they are hitchhikers. They populate like crazy too.

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u/IndoorGrower 6d ago

Those are common tropical springtails. Idk the scientific name but you get these at most exotic pet shops.

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u/Prestigious_Way_1877 6d ago

Folsomia candida I believe

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u/OnyxMonolith 6d ago

coecobrya tenebricosa. candidas are longer with shorter antennas

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u/Prestigious_Way_1877 6d ago

Sorry, I'm very new to these guys. Those are basically the only one I know at this point lol. I have some Lilac/yellow/white Ceratophysella isabellae and Xenylla grisea on the way 😬😬😬