Entomobrya lanuginosa
Appearance
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Species: | E. lanuguinosa
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Entomobrya lanuginosa | |
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Entomobrya maritima (Schött, 1893) |
Entomobrya lanuginosa is a species of springtail in the genus Entomobrya.[1]
Taxonomy and systematics
It was found to be conspecific with Entomobrya maritima, making Entomobrya maritima no longer recognized.[2]
Description
It is a greenish to greyish-blue species that grows up to two millimeters in length. It has smooth labral papillae and a prominent spot of pigment on the head between the bases of the two antennae.[2]
Distribution
It is found in western and central Europe, including Ireland and the UK.[2][3][4]
References
- ^ "ITIS Standard Report Page: Entomobrya lanuginosa". www.itis.gov. Retrieved 2018-03-13.
- ^ a b c "(186ENlan) Entomobrya lanuginosa (Nicolet, 1841)". urweb.roehampton.ac.uk. Retrieved 2018-03-13.
- ^ "Map of Entomobrya lanuginosa -- Discover Life". www.discoverlife.org. Retrieved 2018-03-13.
- ^ "Entomobrya lanuginosa - Overview - Encyclopedia of Life". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 2018-03-13.