50 Cotton Springtails (Entomobrya unostrigata)

A truly arid springtail, they prefer dry ground. Very common in cities and often the first species to colonize freshly disturbed soils. One of the few springtails out in the midst of summer.

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Current restock schedule: Weekly (usually Tuesday nights).

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Requires access to a moist area for egg laying and moisture regulation, otherwise does amazing in dry environments with low humidity. See our "Cleanup Crew Guide"

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See "Care Guides" section for species specific care information.

Ships on damp paper towel. See our "Springtail Shipping Methods" section on the FAQ page to learn why we use paper towel and how to transfer them to a culture.

Originally collected from dry gravel in Illinois. Very common in areas of human development. Range/distribution global.

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Adult size: 3mm

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Identification: Confirmed based on habitus.