Tropical Springtail vs Yellow Soil Springtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tropical Springtail | Yellow Soil Springtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Seira domestica | Protaphorura armata |
| Order | Collembola | Collembola |
| Family | Entomobryidae | Onychiuridae |
| Size | 2.0-3.0 mm | 1.0-2.0 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Detritivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Africa, South America, Europe | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Tropical Springtail
A large elongate springtail found in tropical regions and greenhouses. It has distinctive dark and pale banding patterns.
Did You Know?
This springtail is frequently imported into temperate countries hidden in potted tropical plants.
Yellow Soil Springtail
A blind white springtail that lives entirely in soil and lacks the ability to jump. It is extremely abundant in agricultural soils.
Did You Know?
Densities of this springtail can reach 100,000 individuals per square meter in fertile agricultural soils.