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Cotton springtail

Cotton springtail

Entomobrya unostrigata

A species of Entomobrya

Cotton springtail is a tiny insect-like animal known as a hexapod, whose small size often prevents detection. It can damage plants by feeding on their roots. It is a common garden pest because it is frequently found in potting soil, but it doesn’t do enough damage to require control.

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Attributes of Cotton springtail
Colors
Brown
Black
Habitat
field
Adult Food Sources
Decomposing organic material, fungi and spores, bacteria, plant material, small invertebrates or their eggs
Larva Food Source
Decaying plant matter, fungi, pollen, algae, microbial film
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
The Cotton springtail is non-toxic and generally doesn't pose a risk to human health. No need for excessive worry.
Borer
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
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Predators of Cotton springtail Larvae
Arthropods like larger predatory insects (e.g. beetles, ants), arachnids (e.g. spiders, pseudoscorpions), amphibians (e.g. frogs, toads), small reptiles (e.g. lizards)
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Predators of Adult Cotton springtail
Birds (e.g. sparrows, wrens), invertebrates (e.g. predatory beetles, centipedes), arachnids (spiders, mites), small mammals (e.g. shrews)
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Interesting Facts About Cotton springtail
Cotton springtail can leap up to 100 times its body length thanks to specialized forked structures called furcula, a trait not common in other insect orders.
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Scientific Classification of Cotton springtail
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Adult Habitat of Cotton springtail
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Urban and Suburban Areas, Rotting and Decaying Matter
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Habitat Preferences of Cotton springtail Through Different Life Stages
The eggs of cotton springtail can be typically found in sheltered soils or leaf litters, where humidity is consistently maintained. Juveniles of cotton springtail continue to inhabit similar microhabitats, favoring the undersides of stones or organic debris where they forage and develop. Adults often reside in the same areas, but with increased mobility, they may also be encountered on plant stems and foliage, particularly in damp environments. When searching for these stages, one should focus on locations with ample decaying organic matter and moisture, gently turning over leaf litter or stones to inspect the soil beneath and examining the lower sections of plant life during times of high humidity for a successful observation.
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