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Hairy-Back Girdled Springtail

Hairy-Back Girdled Springtail

Orchesella cincta

A species of Orchesella

The hairy-Back Girdled Springtail (Orchesella cincta) is a tiny, dark-colored bug with obvious hints of yellow on its abdomen. The intriguing thing is that almost all of them have asymmetrical antennae. This species spends most of its time hiding under rocks and leaf litter. However, it occasionally climbs up trees when it feeds.

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Attributes of Hairy-Back Girdled Springtail
Colors
Brown
Black
Yellow
Habitat
soil; leaf litter in woodland
Adult Food Sources
Fungal spores, decaying plant material, microbial biofilms, bacteria, organic detritus
Larva Food Source
Decomposed organic matter, fungal hyphae, microalgae, animal remains, plant detritus
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
The Hairy-Back Girdled Springtail feeds on plants, usually without causing significant harm. However, it's important to take the situation seriously if their numbers begin to increase significantly.
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
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Species Status of Hairy-Back Girdled Springtail
It is found in North America and Europe.
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Distribution Area of Hairy-Back Girdled Springtail
North America
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Appearance of Hairy-Back Girdled Springtail
They average 4 mm in length. Springtails are small, wingless relatives of insects and typically have six abdominal segments, a tubular appendage projecting ventrally from the first abdominal segment, and a forked, tail-like appendage, the furcula, folded under the last abdominal segment, with which the animal can flip itself into the air.Members of the genus Orchesella have six antennal segments. Orchesella cincta reaches about 4 mm in length and has a distinctively pigmented third abdominal segment and a dark third antennal segment. In contrast, the posterior part of the second abdominal segment and the distal part of the second antennal segments are white. The fifth and sixth antennal segments are brown, but otherwise the colouring of antennae and abdomen are variable, ranging from reddish-brown through various shades of brown to blackish. The body is thickly clad with hairs. There is a tendency for the antennae to be of unequal length, perhaps because of damage to the antennae during the developmental stages.
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Adult Size of Hairy-Back Girdled Springtail
 4 mm 
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Predators of Hairy-Back Girdled Springtail Larvae
Frogs, toads, birds, spiders
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Scientific Classification of Hairy-Back Girdled Springtail
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Youth Habitat of Hairy-Back Girdled Springtail
Forests and Woodlands, Leaf Litter, Rotting and Decaying Matter
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Adult Habitat of Hairy-Back Girdled Springtail
Forests and Woodlands, Leaf Litter, Rotting and Decaying Matter
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How Can You Attract Hairy-Back Girdled Springtail
Since hairy-Back Girdled Springtail are detritivores, an effective trap food could be decaying organic matter such as rotting leaves or decomposed wood.
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Habitat Preferences of Hairy-Back Girdled Springtail Through Different Life Stages
During the early stages, hairy-Back Girdled Springtail juveniles thrive in the moist leaf litter of dense woodlands, feeding on decaying organic material and fungus. As they progress through their six-stage molts, these locations remain consistent. Searching for hairy-Back Girdled Springtail requires flipping over logs, rocks, and examining the layers of decomposing leaves on a forest floor. Adult hairy-Back Girdled Springtail are also predominantly found in similar habitats; however, they may also venture into mossy areas, occasionally climbing on low vegetation, particularly in moist and shaded environments. To find adults, inspect the damp bark of trees, and sift through the moss, ensuring the areas are abundant in organic matter.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Hairy-Back Girdled Springtail
The suitable time to find hairy-Back Girdled Springtail would generally be during damp and cooler parts of the day such as early morning or after a rain, as they prefer moist conditions.
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Bioindicators
Bioindicators
Stage
Adults, Larvae
Hairy-Back Girdled Springtail, with distinctive sensitivity to pollutants in its adult and larval stages, is a robust ecological sentinel. Reflecting the health of soil ecosystems, this insect’s presence or absence delivers clear signals regarding soil contamination and organic matter quality. Employed in biomonitoring, hairy-Back Girdled Springtail aids in assessing environmental shifts, although its specificity to particular pollutants may be limited, prompting combined bioindicator analysis for comprehensive ecological insight.
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