Entomobrya griseoolivata
(Packard, 1873)
Entomobrya griseoolivata is a of slender springtail first described by A.S. Packard in 1873. It belongs to the Entomobryidae, a group characterized by elongated bodies and well-developed (springing organ). The species has been recorded across multiple biogeographic regions including North America, the Caribbean, Brazil, and Hawaii, suggesting either broad native distribution or human-mediated . Like other members of its , it inhabits soil and leaf litter environments.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Entomobrya griseoolivata: /ɛnˌtɒmoʊˈbraɪə ˌɡrɪsiːəʊˈlɪvətə/
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Distribution
Recorded from: Caribbean mainland, Hawaiian Islands, northeastern and central Brazil, northern North America, and Pacific North America.
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Original description
Originally described as Degeria griseoolivata by A.S. Packard in 1873, later transferred to Entomobrya.