Entomobrya ligata

Folsom, 1924

slender springtail

Entomobrya ligata is a of slender springtail in the Entomobryidae. It belongs to the order Entomobryomorpha, one of the major lineages of springtails (Collembola). The species was described by J.W. Folsom in 1924. Like other members of its , it possesses a slender body form and the characteristic (springing organ) that enables the jumping locomotion typical of springtails. The species has been recorded from North America and the Caribbean mainland.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Entomobrya ligata: /ˌɛn.toʊˈmɒ.brɪə lɪˈɡæ.tə/

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Distribution

North America (northern and southern regions) and Caribbean mainland. Distribution records indicate presence in multiple regions of North America as well as Caribbean mainland localities.

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Taxonomic history

Described by J.W. Folsom in 1924. The has been consistently classified within the Entomobrya and Entomobryidae across major taxonomic databases including GBIF, Catalogue of Life, and NCBI . The genus Entomobrya is one of the most diverse genera within the Entomobryidae, with species distributed worldwide.

Observation records

As of available records, iNaturalist documents 16 observations of this , indicating it is encountered with some regularity by naturalists, though it remains relatively understudied compared to more economically significant species.