Entomobrya lanuginosa is a species of springtail in the genus Entomobrya.[1]
| Entomobrya lanuginosa | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subclass: | Collembola |
| Family: | Entomobryidae |
| Genus: | Entomobrya |
| Species: | E. lanuginosa
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| Binomial name | |
| Entomobrya lanuginosa Nicolet, 1842
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| Synonyms | |
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Entomobrya maritima (Schött, 1893) | |
Taxonomy and systematics edit
It was found to be conspecific with Entomobrya maritima, making Entomobrya maritima no longer recognized.[2]
Description edit
It is a greenish to greyish-blue species that grows up to two millimeters in length. It has smooth labral papillae and a prominent spot of pigment on the head between the bases of the two antennae.[2]
Distribution edit
It is found in western and central Europe, including Ireland and the UK.[2][3][4]
References edit
- ^ "ITIS Standard Report Page: Entomobrya lanuginosa". www.itis.gov. Retrieved 2018-03-13.
- ^ a b c "(186ENlan) Entomobrya lanuginosa (Nicolet, 1841)". urweb.roehampton.ac.uk. Retrieved 2018-03-13.
- ^ "Map of Entomobrya lanuginosa -- Discover Life". www.discoverlife.org. Retrieved 2018-03-13.
- ^ "Entomobrya lanuginosa - Overview - Encyclopedia of Life". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 2018-03-13.
