25 Tomocerus vulgaris

Large, strikingly fast, and a great intermediate level springtail for hobbyists. This species makes an excellent addition to any collection. Sometimes referred to as the “common bull springtail.” This stock is confirmed not to be Tomocerus minor, see bottom of description for information on the identification.

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Tomocerus vulgaris can make a great addition to cleanup crews in moderate humidity enclosures but should be used alongside other springtails such as Lepidocyrtus and Arrhopalites caecus. See the Cleanup Crew Guides for more information: www.springtails.us/cleanup-crew-guides

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Culture Tomocerus vulgaris on soil with high ventilation. Feed yeast, dry rice, or Springtails US springtail food mixes. See the Care Guides for more information: www.springtails.us/care-guides

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Current restock schedule: Weekly (Usually Tuesday nights).

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

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Originally collected by Roach Crossing from a woodland in Livonia, Michigan. Typically found in soil environments. Range/Distribution: Northern Hemisphere.

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Maximum size: ~4mm

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Identification: Confirmed via microscopy: dental spines not tridentate, and habitus: scales reflect banding coloration in the right lighting typical of the species.