Lipothrix Springtail vs Arctic Springtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lipothrix Springtail | Arctic Springtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lipothrix lubbocki | Megaphorura arctica |
| Order | Collembola | Collembola |
| Family | Sminthuridae | Onychiuridae |
| Size | 0.5-1.0 mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Svalbard, Arctic Canada, Greenland, northern Scandinavia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Lipothrix Springtail
A tiny globular springtail found on vegetation and leaf litter surfaces. It has a compact round body typical of the family Sminthuridae.
Did You Know?
Males of this species deposit sperm packets on stalks and perform elaborate courtship dances to guide females to them.
Arctic Springtail
A white, eyeless springtail that lives in soil and under stones in the High Arctic. It lacks a furcula and cannot jump. It survives extreme cold through cryoprotective dehydration, losing most of its body water before freezing.
Did You Know?
This springtail can survive temperatures down to minus 30 degrees Celsius by dehydrating itself until it contains almost no free water.