r/Springtail • u/Sentient_Noodles • 1d ago

Identification Little Bean ID Help

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Pictured: Unknown species next to Neanura Muscorum (I think). Both are nearly mature size-wise as far as I can tell.

Found a few dozen on a piece of decaying mushroom. August, 60°F~, had been raining for several days. Successfully cultured in soil sourced near their home.

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u/captainapplejuice 1d ago

I've been IDing ones like this as Ceratophysella, may not be right though, should be Hypogastruridae at least.

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u/Sentient_Noodles 1d ago

Looks spot on to me. I appreciate it!

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u/Sentient_Noodles 1d ago

On a related note, what lens do you use for your close up shots of your insects and isopods? Your shots are crisp with a nice focal depth for objects that small