Entomobrya comparata
Folsom, 1919
Entomobrya comparata is a of slender springtail in the Entomobryidae, first described by Folsom in 1919. It belongs to a diverse of globular to elongate springtails characterized by well-developed and scaled bodies. The species has been documented across a broad North American range including Arctic, subarctic, and temperate regions. Like other members of Entomobryidae, it occupies soil and leaf litter .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Entomobrya comparata: /ˌɛn.toʊˈmoʊ.braɪ.ə ˌkɒm.pəˈreɪ.tə/
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Habitat
Soil and leaf litter environments; specific microhabitat preferences for this are not documented.
Distribution
North America, with records spanning Arctic and subarctic regions, northern North America, Pacific North America, and southern North America.