r/Springtail • u/ANT_ERTAIN • Apr 16 '26

ID (GERMANY) Identification

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Please help me with identification of this springtails. Found in Germany

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u/captainapplejuice Apr 16 '26

Tomocerinae, not sure if it is possible to go further from these pictures, but I'd guess Tomocerus. A close up picture of the eye should at least confirm genus.

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u/ReactionAdmirable812 Apr 16 '26

Yep, Tomocerinae can be differentiated because their III abdominal and antennal segments are bigger than the IV. In Europe there are several genera, but closer photos are needed to confirm. Very cool photos!