a springtail is a tiny herbivore in antarctica
A springtail is any of a variety of wingless insects with spring-like legs.
New Zealand Springtail is the common name of Holacanthella brevispinosa.Specifically, the insect is found in New Zealand. This particular springtail also numbers among what are considered giants in the springtail world. Instead of being typically minute in size and easy to overlook, this springtail stands out with its dark coloring and its mature length of 0.8 inches (2 centimeters).
Arthropod
springtail
Kingdom:AnimaliaPhylum:ArthropodaSubphylum:HexapodaClass:Entognatha (but see text)Subclass:CollembolaLubbock, 1870OrdersEntomobryomorphaPoduromorphaSymphypleonaNeelipleona (disputed)
Citronella is an insect repellant.
Springbok (a type of antelope) - Springtail (a type of beetle) - oh - and Spider !
Most insects of Antarctica are parasites that live on birds and seals. The only known free-living insect is the springtail, which lives on algae and fungi, and are only active during the summer months.
Springtails are not harmful. They are not carriers of disease, they also do not bite, or attack. They will not cause damage to your property.
Globular springtail is the common name for Ptenothrix atra.Specifically, the adjective "globular" refers to the rounded shape of the insect's body. The noun "springtail" refers to the insect's jumping movements by way of its long, flattened tail. This particular species of springtails is known for its small size and cheery colors.
The elongate springtail is the common name of the Salina banksi.Specifically, the adjective "elongate" describes the insect's body. The noun "springtail" refers to the insect's hallmark long, flattened tail by which it jumps off surfaces. Its favored habitat is among leaf litter and moist soil worldwide, but particularly in tropical areas.