Drepanura californica
Schött, H, 1891
Drepanura californica is a of () in the . It was described by H. Schött in 1891 and is known from California and other Pacific North regions. The Drepanura is characterized by distinctive morphological features including a with reduced dentes. As an entomobryid springtail, it inhabits soil and leaf litter environments where it contributes to decomposition .
Pronunciation
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Habitat
Soil and leaf litter environments in forested and riparian areas.
Distribution
Pacific North America, including California; Caribbean mainland records also reported.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- The Big 43: The California Native Plants, Plus One, Studied in UC Davis Research | Bug Squad
- Bohart Museum: Learn about California's State Insect on UC Davis Picnic Day | Bug Squad
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