Deuterosminthurus pallipes

Deuterosminthurus pallipes is a species of globular springtail belonging to the family Bourletiellidae. First described by Bourlet in 1843, the species is notable for its high degree of color polymorphism across different geographical and climatic populations.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Deuterosminthurus pallipes 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

• Deuterosminthurus russatus
• Sminthurinus aureus
• Bourletiella arvalis
• Sminthurinus henshawi
• Sminthurinus reticulatus
• Katiannina macgillivrayi

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Entognatha

Order

Symphypleona

Family

Bourletiellidae

Genus

Deuterosminthurus

Species

Deuterosminthurus pallipes

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