Dicyrtomidae
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Bothriovulsus
Bothriovulsus is a genus of globular springtails (Symphypleona) in the family Dicyrtomidae, established by W.R. Richards in 1968. Members of this genus are small, soil-dwelling hexapods characterized by their rounded body form and reduced furcula. The genus is distributed across the Pacific North American, southern North American, and Sino-Japanese regions. Very few observations exist, with only four records documented on iNaturalist.
Calvatomina
Calvatomina is a genus of globular springtails (order Symphypleona) in the family Dicyrtomidae, established by Yosii in 1966. These small hexapods are characterized by their rounded body form and are distributed across tropical and subtropical regions including the Amazon, Andes, Caribbean, and Southeast Asia. The genus belongs to the subfamily Dicyrtominae, a group known for their distinctive body shape and reduced mouthpart structures. Records from iNaturalist indicate active observation and documentation of this genus, with approximately 170 observations contributing to its study.
Calvatomina rufescens
Calvatomina rufescens is a globular springtail species in the family Dicyrtomidae, first described by O.M. Reuter in 1892. It belongs to the order Symphypleona, characterized by a rounded, globular body form distinct from the elongate shape of other springtail groups. The species has been recorded from Europe, the Caribbean mainland, and Macaronesia. Like other dicyrtomids, it inhabits moist terrestrial environments where it contributes to decomposition processes.
Dicyrtoma aurata
globular springtail
Dicyrtoma aurata is a species of globular springtail in the family Dicyrtomidae, first described by H.B. Mills in 1934. Like other members of its family, it possesses the characteristic rounded body form typical of Symphypleona. The species has been documented in North America, with distribution records from the United States including Vermont and southern regions. As a springtail, it contributes to soil decomposition processes through its feeding activities.
Dicyrtoma flammea
Dicyrtoma flammea is a species of globular springtail in the family Dicyrtomidae, first described by E.A. Maynard in 1951. It belongs to the order Symphypleona, a group characterized by their rounded, globular body shape and spring-loaded furcula used for jumping. The species has been documented across North America with distribution records spanning northern, southern, and Pacific regions of the continent.
Dicyrtoma fusca
Dicyrtoma fusca is a species of globular springtail in the family Dicyrtomidae, distributed across the United States and Europe. The species exhibits variable coloration ranging from yellowish-red to dark red, with a distinctive pattern of two intersecting dorsal stripes forming a cross shape on the back. A lighter form (var. 1) and a darker subspecies (D. fusca var. rufescens) have been described, with the latter being predominantly European and characterized by yellowish eyes. The species possesses the characteristic pronged antennae typical of the genus Dicyrtoma.
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globular springtail
Dicyrtoma hageni is a species of globular springtail in the family Dicyrtomidae, order Symphypleona. First described by Folsom in 1896, this species belongs to a group of small, soft-bodied hexapods characterized by their rounded, globular body form and ability to jump using a furcula (springing organ) on the ventral abdomen. The species is part of the diverse Collembola fauna found across North America.
Ptenothrix atra
Ptenothrix atra is a species of globular springtail in the family Dicyrtomidae. It is one of the oldest described springtail species, originally described by Linnaeus in 1758. The species has a broad distribution spanning Europe, the Mediterranean, North America, and Caribbean regions. As a member of the Symphypleona, it possesses a characteristic globular body form distinct from the more elongate Entomobryomorpha springtails.
Ptenothrix californica
Ptenothrix californica is a species of globular springtail in the family Dicyrtomidae. It is native to the Pacific North American region, particularly California. The species was described by Christiansen and Bellinger in 1981. As a member of the Symphypleona, it possesses a rounded, globular body form characteristic of this order of Collembola. It is documented in museum collections and has been recorded in citizen science observations.
Ptenothrix flavescens
Ptenothrix flavescens is a species of globular springtail in the family Dicyrtomidae, first described by Axelson in 1905. It belongs to the order Symphypleona, characterized by their rounded, globular body form. The species is known from Europe, though specific ecological details remain limited in available literature.