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Post by peatmoss on Apr 12, 2016 0:18:10 GMT -5
Thanks Willy and DVG. They've definitely captured my attention for a small soil invertebrate. With their wonderful iridescent scales they remind me of butterflies sometimes. Speaking of which, here's a detail shot of the scales on the back of a springtail in the family Tomoceridae: Springtail Scales by Gabriel Levac, on Flickr
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Post by dvg on Apr 12, 2016 16:25:29 GMT -5
Nice catch on those iridescent sprintail scales, Peatmoss. Thanks again for the share. dvg
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Post by Apoplast on Apr 13, 2016 9:34:51 GMT -5
Hi peatmoss - What?! Those shots are amazing! I can't believe you are finding such interesting wild collembola! I culture them as food for my plants, but your shots really increase my appreciation of them as a group. That's awesome, thanks for sharing!
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Post by peatmoss on Apr 13, 2016 15:47:49 GMT -5
Thanks Apoplast! It really is incredible how much diversity there is within the group, and I've only been looking for them actively this past winter, so it'll be really interesting to see what turns up over the summer!
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Post by WillyCKH on Apr 22, 2016 0:25:09 GMT -5
I lost my 'normal' culture because I was too busy and neglected it for too long... But I still have the open culture which has random springtails visiting from time to time. Found these two today, really nice looking Hope you like the photos Willy
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Post by roraima on Apr 22, 2016 0:32:17 GMT -5
Great photos Willy!
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Post by Devon on Apr 22, 2016 10:21:26 GMT -5
Very cool pics.
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Post by WillyCKH on Jun 17, 2016 10:58:19 GMT -5
I have a few of these in my baby sundew container
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Post by WillyCKH on Jun 28, 2017 12:47:40 GMT -5
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Post by Sessk on Jun 28, 2017 18:56:55 GMT -5
Wow ! Nice pics
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Post by WillyCKH on Jul 19, 2017 21:38:06 GMT -5
Welcome to my Globular Springtail Culture! I have been culturing these guys since half a year ago, after collecting a dozen of them in the yard. These fellas grow up to 0.5mm, not shy, not too picky about temperature/humidity and like a wide range of food. They like to hang out on the sphagnum moss, and are not afraid of light. I think I have several breeds in here, but they are in the same family. I think they will make great food for baby carnivorous plants... Hopefully I will have a bigger population soon Cheers, Willy
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Post by Samskwatch on Jul 27, 2017 15:58:16 GMT -5
If I want to get springtails, what should I do first?
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Post by WillyCKH on Jul 27, 2017 16:05:47 GMT -5
Hi Sam, I will have springtail cultures that come with everything you need (including container, substrate, food, springtails) available in mid August!
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Post by lloyd on Jul 27, 2017 17:17:51 GMT -5
I find they grow everywhere, even with seeds on germination paper in petri dishes.
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Post by WillyCKH on Jul 27, 2017 17:20:05 GMT -5
Yea, of course you can catch your own too If you put a bunch of damp paper towel outside on top of your lawn, you will find springtails and isopods gathering under the paper towel after a few days!
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