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Springtail on fallen leaf. Entomobrya intermedia. Focus stacked using zerene. See www.flickr.com/photos/lordv/30516855812/ for a 3D version
Spotted some springtails floating in a pot of water so I sieved them out through an old pan scrubber I have in the garden for cleaning duties.
Springtail on old plastic water barrel - Entomobrya intermedia. Missing most of one antenna. Focus stacked using zerene.
The UV damage to the plastic makes it look like crazy paving
From Frans-
In adult Orchesella both the 1st and 2nd antennal segment are subdivided in a short basal subsegment and a longer apical subsegment. There is no indication of such subdivision, so it must be one of the first instars.
Entomobrya atrocincta, juvenile male
Seriously, if there's a smaller one, I wouldn't even be able to see it. I could barely see this one. It was smaller than a millimeter, and only the fact that I was already visually "dialed down" looking for springtails and that it was moving allowed me to spot it. I only hoped my camera could record such a tiny thing, so I took a handful of shots and was delighted to discover that this one came out fairly well.
Frans, is this full grown, or a baby?
Springtail on a damp windowsill. Isotomurus palustris. Not sure if I've seen this one before.About 2.6mm body length. Focus stacked using zerene
No springtails here at the moment. It has been unusually dry. Finally it´s raining, so perhaps soon there will be some.
Here is a shot from last year.
Well, wasn't today just the most gorgeous spring day? After a long abscence from macrophotography, I finally got my self into gear.
Not sure on the ID of this springtail as I am some-what un-familiar with them, although I am sure a contact or two might be able to help. These little guys are really tiny, no more than 1-2mm
Since upgrading body to the 7D, these are the first macro shots I've taken and I'm glad to say I like how the body performs with my macro-rig, even though my technique is a little rusty
This is the first Symphypleona photo I’ve gotten in which the body segments are so clearly visible! I’ve taken my $23 clip lens to the limit!
I still can't believe that such a distinctive Sminthurides form has never been recorded before. It must be somewhere. And I know I'm biased, as it lives on my pond but I do find it incredibly beautiful to look at!
Also, a question for Frans. In quite a few photos, the white stripe becomes opalescent and reflects pinks, blues and purples. Would there be any scales or is it just a bi-product of the flash?
Edit- thanks to Eddie..." The opalescent effect is caused by the way light from the flash refracts on the waxy layer of the cuticula..."
Have to admit I didn't notice the tiny springtail when I was trying to shoot the larger one. Larger sprintail about 3mm body length
Noticed one of these bouncing over the surface of a large pond. They seem to be able to cover a fair distance with long series of jumps over the surface of the water.....looking at the pics when I got home it seems they have an adapted furca that looks like it acts as a paddle to create greater resistance against the water when jumping forward. Clever beastie :-)
Following the 1st one I saw lead me to a small rock with a dozen or so on them. They were also on other rocks poking through the surface near the waters edge.....there were loads of them!
So much variability… I’m attempting once more to culture them. Hopefully this can eventually lead to some cool discoveries! I only find Isotomurus bimus with this appearance along the shores of the Vermillion River and the streams that flow into it. Not even in the vernal pools a couple hundred feet from the river…