50ct Wood Runner Springtails (Entomobryoides purpurascens)

An arid springtail species with an affinity for wood and bark; they will congregate under any bark available in their culture.

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Wood Runner Springtails are a great cleanup crew option for dry, low humidity, or arboreal enclosures. 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 Wood Runner Springtails on soil with a moisture gradient and high ventilation only. 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 Saturday 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 under the bark of a fallen tree in Illinois. So far only found under bark, full understanding of their ecosystem preference unknown until a species level ID is obtained. Range/distribution unknown until a species level ID is obtained.

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Adult size: ~2.5mm

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Identification: Confirmed by taxonomist.