Entomobrya atrocincta is a species of slender springtails in the family Entomobryidae. They display notable sexual dimorphism, rare in springtails, with the males being a vivid orange (occasionally with white or black bands), and the females being a duller tan.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Dimorphic Springtail being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Entomobrya nigrocincta
- Entomobrya multifasciata
- Entomobrya nicoleti
- Entomobrya petri
- Entomobrya washingtonia
- Entomobrya lanuginosa
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Entognatha
- Order
- Entomobryomorpha
- Family
- Entomobryidae
- Genus
- Entomobrya
- Species
- Entomobrya atrocincta
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