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30 Dimorphic Springtails (Entomobrya atrocincta)

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This is a sexually dimorphic and arid springtail species. Males are bright orange and females are light colored with black stripes. E. atrocincta are pollinators in the wild and enjoy bee pollen in culture. This species is sensitive to prolonged high humidity so should have a well ventilated enclosure with a moisture gradient ready for them.

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Entomobrya atrocincta have limited potential as a cleanup crew because of their moderate reproduction speed and semi-specialized diet. They can still be used in dry or low humidity enclosures but are best alongside other springtails that do the cleaning. Despite requiring low humidity they will still require access to a permanently moist area for egg laying and moisture regulation, such as sphagnum moss under the water dish. See the Cleanup Crew Guides for more information: www.springtails.us/cleanup-crew-guides

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Culture Entomobrya atrocincta on soil with a moisture gradient and high ventilation only. Feed Springtails US Premium Springtail Food and supplement their diet with bee pollen granules. 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 Ryne of Springtails US from gravel in Illinois. Commonly found in areas developed by humans and dry soils. Pollinator in nature. Range/distribution Nearctic.

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Adult size: ~2mm

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Identification: Confirmed via habitus.

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