Macros - Springtails - Thumbnails

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Exposure time: 1/500 seconds
F stop: 8.00
Focal length: 45.20 mm
Camera model: Canon PowerShot S3 IS

 

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Exposure time: 1/500 seconds
F stop: 8.00
Focal length: 28.40 mm
Camera model: Canon PowerShot S3 IS

 

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Exposure time: 1/500 seconds
F stop: 8.00
Focal length: 26.00 mm
Camera model: Canon PowerShot S3 IS

 

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Exposure time: 1/500 seconds
F stop: 8.00
Focal length: 26.00 mm
Camera model: Canon PowerShot S3 IS

 

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Exposure time: 1/500 seconds
F stop: 8.00
Focal length: 72.00 mm
Camera model: Canon PowerShot S3 IS

 

Additional Information:
These are one of many types of springtails. This one is less than 2mm long. Springtails get their name from their ability to spring into the air when threatened. In two of the images, you can see the bottom of the individual. The forked appendage is called a furca. It's held into place by the retinaculum (easier to see in the image that's taken a bit more from the side). Visit collembola.org for much more detailed information.

Notes:
  • I am not a professional entomologist/arachnologist. If there are mistakes in the identification of any individual or in the information provided, I would greatly appreciate it if you would email me to let me know what is incorrect.
  • I'm not a professional photographer. If you have suggestions that will help me to improve this site, please email me.

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