Globular Springtail vs Svalbard Springtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Globular Springtail | Svalbard Springtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sminthurus viridis | Folsomia quadrioculata |
| Order | Collembola | Collembola |
| Family | Sminthuridae | Isotomidae |
| Size | 1-2.5 mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Herbivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe, Australia, North America | Svalbard, Scandinavia, Iceland, northern Russia, Arctic Canada |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Globular Springtail
A round-bodied green springtail found in grasslands and agricultural fields. It can become a pest of clover and alfalfa crops.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few springtails that feeds on living plants and can damage crops.
Svalbard Springtail
A small, pale springtail with only four simple eyes, for which it is named. It is extremely common in Arctic soils where it plays a major role in decomposition. Populations can reach densities of thousands per square meter.
Did You Know?
This springtail is so abundant in Arctic soils that it is considered one of the most important decomposer organisms in tundra ecosystems.