Yellow Soil Springtail vs Seashore Springtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow Soil Springtail | Seashore Springtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Protaphorura armata | Anurida maritima |
| Order | Collembola | Collembola |
| Family | Onychiuridae | Neanuridae |
| Size | 1.0-2.0 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Seashore Springtail
A dark blue-black springtail found in dense clusters on rocky seashores at low tide. It survives tidal submersion by trapping air in its body hairs.
Did You Know?
It can survive being submerged by the tide for hours by breathing trapped air bubbles.