20 Woolly Mammoth Springtails (Orchesella villosa) Chicago, IL Locality

One of the giants of the springtail hobby, this species is huge in springtail terms and relatively fast breeding. This is the Chicago, Illinois locale and while there is no difference in appearance or behavior between this and  the other locales in the hobby a distinction between localities should still be maintained within the hobby. You will receive 20+ mixed juveniles and subadults, sometimes adults. Maximum size may take 1-2+ months to be seen. 

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Current restock schedule: October 2024.
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See our “Cleanup Crew Guide”

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See “Care Guides” section for species specific care information.

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Ships on damp paper towel. See our “Springtail Shipping Methods” section on the FAQ page to learn why we use paper towel and how to transfer them to a culture.

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Originally collected by Springtails US from a forest floor in Chicago, Illinois. This species exists in the hobby already from other localities but this listing is specifically for the Chicago locale. 

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Typically found in soil environments. Range/Distribution northern hemisphere.

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Maximum size: ~5mm

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Identification: Confirmed via habitus.