50 Lilac Springtails (Ceratophysella isabellae)

This beautiful species is easy to culture and beginner friendly for anybody looking to get into keeping pet springtails. Sold elsewhere as "Purple Springtails" or “Purple Podura” but I choose to reserve the name “purple” for when an even more purple species enters the hobby. This species produces albinism frequently in culture and Springtails US has isolated the morph. 

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Ceratophysella isabellae “Lilac” is a great cleanup crew choice for humid or moist environments. They have a great appetite for cleaning up waste and leftover food. See the Cleanup Crew Guides for more information: www.springtails.us/cleanup-crew-guides

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Culture Ceratophysella isabellae “Lilac” on Springtail Clay, soil, or Springtail Plaster. 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).

Ships on Springtail Clay, can be cultured in the cup they ship in.

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Original collection data unknow. Ecosystem preference unknown, originally described from the Alaskan Range at elevations above 6000ft. Range/distribution Arctic & somewhat south into the Nearctic and Eurasia.

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Max size: ~2.1mm

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Identification: Confirmed by Dr. Felipe Soto.