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50 Varicolored Springtails (Entomobrya confusa)

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A fast breeding multicolored springtail species. They thrive in high humidity to semi-arid style enclosures and happily roam onto dry land.

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Entomobrya confusa are an excellent cleanup crew option for semi-dry or moderate humidity enclosures. They have a great appetite and reproduction rate. See the Cleanup Crew Guides for more information: www.springtails.us/cleanup-crew-guides

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Culture Entomobry confusa on soil. 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 Ryne of Springtails US from commercial compost in Illinois. Common soil dwelling species. Range/distribution Nearctic.

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Adult size: ~2mm

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Identification: Somewhat confirmed by microscopic analysis based on Christiansen's key to the genus Entomobrya. Full confirmation pending further microscopic analysis.

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5.0
Tegan B.
Glenview,
United States
Jan 26, 2025
Springtails came alive and healthy! I set up their culture on soil per the semi-arid care guide and they are doing very well! This species is very prosperous.
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