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Springtail Collection

Springtails are tiny creatures that can be found in various habitats around the world

Background imageSpringtail Collection: Springtail (Dicyrtomina ornata) on oak tree leaf, Niedersechsische Elbtalaue Biosphere Reserve

Springtail (Dicyrtomina ornata) on oak tree leaf, Niedersechsische Elbtalaue Biosphere Reserve, Elbe Valley, Lower Saxony, Germany, December

Background imageSpringtail Collection: Yellow springtails (Symphypleona) on Forget-me-not flower (Myosotis) Zillertal Alps

Yellow springtails (Symphypleona) on Forget-me-not flower (Myosotis) Zillertal Alps, Austria, July

Background imageSpringtail Collection: Globular springtail (Dicyrtomina saundersi) on dew-covered dead leaf. Derbyshire, UK

Globular springtail (Dicyrtomina saundersi) on dew-covered dead leaf. Derbyshire, UK. October

Background imageSpringtail Collection: Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Springtail, Order Collembola; Magnification x 150 (A4 size)

Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Springtail, Order Collembola; Magnification x 150 (A4 size: 29. 7 cm width)
LRDS-122 Springtail, Order Collembola Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM) Magnification x 150 (A4 size: 29.7 cm width) Coloured by hand to enhance natural features

Background imageSpringtail Collection: Black and white illustration of Springtail (Collembola)

Black and white illustration of Springtail (Collembola)

Background imageSpringtail Collection: Aquatic springtail, Podura aquatica, a plant scavenger from a garden pond

Aquatic springtail, Podura aquatica, a plant scavenger from a garden pond

Background imageSpringtail Collection: Rockpool Springtail (Anurida maritima) adult, under boulder on shore, Portland Harbour, Dorset

Rockpool Springtail (Anurida maritima) adult, under boulder on shore, Portland Harbour, Dorset, England, October

Background imageSpringtail Collection: Globular Springtail (Dicyrtomina ornata) adult, resting on house brick, Leicestershire, England

Globular Springtail (Dicyrtomina ornata) adult, resting on house brick, Leicestershire, England, January

Background imageSpringtail Collection: Anurida maritima (Guerin-Meneville, 1836) C016 / 9734

Anurida maritima (Guerin-Meneville, 1836) C016 / 9734
Anurida maritima is a Springtail or Collembolan which is found in aggregations on the surface of rock pools. Aggregation is an important aspect of collembolan biology, and A

Background imageSpringtail Collection: Springtails

Springtails. Colony of Hypogastrura sp. springtails on wet concrete. Springtails (subclass Collembola) are primitive wingless hexapods that are frequently found in leaf litter

Background imageSpringtail Collection: Glacier springtails C016 / 5813

Glacier springtails C016 / 5813
Glacier springtails (Desoria saltans). Often called glacier fleas, these arthropods are actually springtails. They are found on glaciers and snowfields in the Alps

Background imageSpringtail Collection: Collembola entomobryidae, springtails in amber

Collembola entomobryidae, springtails in amber
Three Springtails preserved in Baltic amber. Originating from the Upper Eocene about 35 million years old

Background imageSpringtail Collection: Springtail in amber

Springtail in amber
Springtail, Collembola: Entomobryidae trapped in Dominican amber. The insects spring has been preserved in a folded position under its body

Background imageSpringtail Collection: Collembola, springtail

Collembola, springtail
Scanning electron microscope image of a springtail head (x 300)

Background imageSpringtail Collection: Collembola ocelli, springtail

Collembola ocelli, springtail
Scanning electron microscope image of the springtail with simple eyes (x 1.2K)

Background imageSpringtail Collection: Collembola sp. springtail

Collembola sp. springtail
Scanning electron microscope image of a springtail showing the characteristic pattern on the cuticle surface (x 3.5K)

Background imageSpringtail Collection: Isotoma viridis, springtail

Isotoma viridis, springtail
This springtail specimen was collected from the flood plain of Easdale Tarn, Westmorland, U.K. Image 21.x.1954. by M.E. Bacchus

Background imageSpringtail Collection: Rockpool Springtail (Anurida maritima) group, in shallow pool on rocky shore, Dorest, England

Rockpool Springtail (Anurida maritima) group, in shallow pool on rocky shore, Dorest, England, january

Background imageSpringtail Collection: Springtails head, SEM

Springtails head, SEM
Springtails head, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This primitive insect (order Collembola) has remained unchanged for millions of years, and is considered a living fossil

Background imageSpringtail Collection: Springtail body hairs, SEM

Springtail body hairs, SEM
Springtail body hairs. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of hairs on the body of a springtail (order Collembola), a primitive insect

Background imageSpringtail Collection: Springtail

Springtail (Sminthurus sp.), artwork. This primitive wingless herbivore is approximately 2mm long. It has a hinged appendage on its abdomen called a furcula which enables it to move about a hundred

Background imageSpringtail Collection: Coloured SEM of two springtails (Order collembola)

Coloured SEM of two springtails (Order collembola)
Springtails. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of two springtails (order Collembola). These primitive insects have remained unchanged for millions of years

Background imageSpringtail Collection: Springtail body surface, SEM

Springtail body surface, SEM
Springtail body surface. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the body surface of a springtail insect (order Collembola). The hairs (setae) and scales are typical of this group

Background imageSpringtail Collection: Springtail tail, SEM

Springtail tail, SEM
Springtail tail. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a springtail (order Collembola) tail. This wingless insect gets it name from the specialised jumping appendage (furcula)

Background imageSpringtail Collection: Springtail head, SEM

Springtail head, SEM
Springtail head (order Collembola), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Springtails are primitive flightless insects, dating back some 300 million years in the fossil record

Background imageSpringtail Collection: Springtail antenna, SEM

Springtail antenna, SEM
Springtail antenna. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of part of an antenna from a springtail (order Collembola)

Background imageSpringtail Collection: Spingtail - defence reaction, UK

Spingtail - defence reaction, UK
SPH-2244 SPRINGTAIL - defence reaction. UK. Tomocerus longicornis The antennae roll into coils when the animal is threatened Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Background imageSpringtail Collection: Springtail - Class: Insecta Order: Collembola UK

Springtail - Class: Insecta Order: Collembola UK
SPH-2243 Springtail UK Tomocerus longicornis Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way


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Springtails are tiny creatures that can be found in various habitats around the world. One such species is the yellow springtail, which can be seen delicately perched on a forget-me-not flower in the breathtaking Zillertal Alps. Their vibrant yellow color adds a touch of cheerfulness to the already beautiful landscape. In Derbyshire, UK, another type called the globular they are be spotted on dew-covered dead leaves. This close-up view showcases their intricate body structure and highlights their ability to thrive even in seemingly inhospitable conditions. Moving to Niedersechsische Elbtalaue Biosphere Reserve, we come across the Dicyrtomina ornata springtail resting gracefully on an oak tree leaf. Its presence serves as a reminder of nature's interconnectedness and how these minuscule organisms play vital roles within ecosystems. A scanning electron micrograph provides us with an even closer look at these fascinating creatures. Magnified 150 times its original size, this image captures intricate details of a springtail from Order Collembola. The complexity and diversity within this order become evident through this scientific lens. For those who appreciate art, a black and white illustration showcases the elegance of these small beings. The simplicity of monochrome enhances our focus on their unique features while inviting contemplation about life's intricacies. Not limited to terrestrial environments, some springtails have adapted to aquatic life as well. Take Podura aquatica for example; it scavenges among plants in garden ponds, adding vibrancy and activity beneath tranquil waters. Venturing into coastal regions like Portland Harbour in Dorset, England during October reveals yet another species: Anurida maritima or rockpool springtails. These resilient creatures find refuge under boulders along shorelines where they continue their lifecycle amidst crashing waves and changing tides. Even urban areas provide homes for certain types of springtails like Dicyrtomina ornata.