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PJ1958

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Mar 18, 2009 19:48 | #1

Sminthurinus elegans. This little springtail is very small at around 0.50mm. I could only see it with a magnifying glass. Canon 40D, MP-E65 with MT-24 flash. ID confirmed by Frans Janssens of Collembola.org.

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Mar 18, 2009 20:10 | #2

I haven't shot one of these although I have recoded five other Sminthurinus species so I know how tiny they can be. Good detail.

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Mar 19, 2009 03:21 | #3

Wonderful capture of this tiny springtail
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Mar 19, 2009 12:25 as a reply to @ LordV's post | #4

Thanks Toby and Brian! I have more images of a couple other Sminthurinus species I may post later on.

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Mar 19, 2009 13:35 | #5

is he swinging on a thread of spider silk?

edit: nevermind i see that he's on the ground now, and it was his back hairs that made the illusion of him tight-rope walking

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Mar 19, 2009 14:16 | #6

nice one, good find
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Mar 19, 2009 20:59 | #7

Excellent find, very sharp. I found one recently as small also. Tough to shoot.

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