Macrochaetotaxy
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Entomobrya
slender springtails
Entomobrya is a genus of slender springtails in the family Entomobryidae, containing at least 270 described species. Members are characterized by elongated bodies and are among the most commonly encountered springtails in many terrestrial habitats. The genus has been documented across diverse environments including continental Europe, the Canary Islands, and cave systems in southern Spain. Species identification relies heavily on colour pattern and dorsal macrochaetotaxy, though colouration varies broadly within species and fades in preservative.
Lepidocyrtus violaceus
Lepidocyrtus violaceus is a springtail species (Collembola: Entomobryidae) in the L. lignorum group. It possesses the diagnostic dorsal body macrochaetotaxy R0R1R2/00/0101+3 and scales on antennae and legs. The species has been recorded from the United States (Vermont) and is used as a morphological reference for distinguishing related species.