Orchesella ainsliei
Folsom, 1924
Orchesella ainsliei is a of slender springtail first described by J.W. Folsom in 1924. It belongs to the Orchesellidae within the order Entomobryomorpha. The species has been documented in North America with observations from both northern and southern regions. Like other members of its , it possesses the characteristic elongated body form and well-developed typical of larger springtails.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Orchesella ainsliei: //ɔːr.kɛˈsɛl.lə eɪnzˈli.aɪ//
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Distribution
North America; documented from both northern and southern regions of the continent based on GBIF distribution records.
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Taxonomic Note
Sources show minor discrepancies in placement: Wikipedia lists Entomobryidae, while GBIF, Catalogue of Life, NCBI, and iNaturalist place it in Orchesellidae. The Orchesellidae placement appears more authoritative based on multiple corroborating sources.
Observation Data
iNaturalist records 28 observations of this , indicating it is documented but not commonly encountered.