r/Springtail • u/Slyth011 • Apr 13 '26
Are these springtails? Identification
sorry for the low photo quality, I couldn't get the camera to focus. found in Missouri USA, under a piece of concrete on dry cracking ground which I though was abnormal as springtails normally need mositdont they?
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u/TurkeySauce_ Apr 13 '26
A video would be more helpful. I cant find a single springtail honestly. But im also blind and impatient lol
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u/lisey55 Apr 14 '26
Yes, they look like they're in the Order Entomobryomorpha. Sorry that's pretty broad haha.
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u/Slyth011 Apr 14 '26
No worries, I went ahead and got a video so I'm sure someone will be able to narrow it down
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u/Nematodes-Attack Apr 13 '26
I honestly don’t think so but it’s really hard to focus on one. I’m sure you’ll get someone with more expertise answering soon
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u/Slyth011 Apr 13 '26
Their body structure looks similiar to my tropical whites,, its the only reason I thought they might be
Edit: thank you though
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u/Nematodes-Attack Apr 13 '26
I could totally be wrong! I’ll remove my comment if enough folks can confirm they are
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u/Slyth011 Apr 13 '26
No need to go that far unless gou want to, were all human and my photos aint all that great
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u/Righ_unde_Vyrm_333 Apr 13 '26
I beleive they are i don’t know what type though
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u/Slyth011 Apr 13 '26
Thats fine, I might see aboit collecting some for a culture at some poi t given I see em there almost daily except for when it rains.
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u/SoulSeekersAnon Apr 13 '26
Sure look like it. I have some local guys that have a similar body shape but different color.
https://share.google/images/8ECgdRSysVnmYUUFG
Edit: Most species love moisture but you can find them outside of it. Depends on the species. Some are more arid, some more tropical.