30 Dimorphic Springtails (Entomobrya atrocincta)

This is a sexually dimorphic and arid springtail species. Males are bright orange and females are light colored with black stripes. This species is sensitive to prolonged high humidity so should have a well ventilated enclosure with a moisture gradient ready for them. 

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Current restock schedule: Weekly (usually Tuesday nights). 

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Great colorful cleanup crew option for dry environments. See our "Cleanup Crew Guide"

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

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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.

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Originally collected by Springtails US from gravel in Illinois. Commonly found in areas developed by humans and dry soils. Range/distribution nearctic.

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Adult size: ~2mm

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Identification: Confirmed via habitus.