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Shaggy Springtail - Orchesella villosa

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Shaggy Springtail Shaggy Springtail - Orchesella villosa dylan Laundry Lane 5 Dec 2020, 3:06 p.m. 25 Nov 2020, 5:57 p.m.
Shaggy Springtail Shaggy Springtail - Orchesella villosa dylan Laundry Lane 5 Dec 2020, 3:06 p.m. 25 Nov 2020, 5:55 p.m.
Shaggy Springtail Shaggy Springtail - Orchesella villosa dylan Laundry Lane 5 Dec 2020, 3:06 p.m. 25 Nov 2020, 5:55 p.m.
Shaggy Springtail Shaggy Springtail - Orchesella villosa dylan Laundry Lane 5 Dec 2020, 3:06 p.m. 25 Nov 2020, 5:55 p.m.
Shaggy Springtail Shaggy Springtail - Orchesella villosa dylan Laundry Lane 5 Dec 2020, 3:06 p.m. 25 Nov 2020, 5:55 p.m.
Shaggy Springtail Shaggy Springtail - Orchesella villosa dylan Laundry Lane 5 Dec 2020, 3:06 p.m. 25 Nov 2020, 5:55 p.m.

Species Description

Common and widespread in the South, less frequent in the North. Habitat includes: Often seen on walls and other stone structures foraging with other species of springtail e.g. in gardens, parks, allotments, cemeteries etc. Length: up to 4mm.