Folsomia fimetaria is an elongate-bodied springtail of the genus Folsomia. It differs from other members of the Folsomia genus, in that the ventral setae on the third segment of the thorax are absent.[1] It its maxillary head their lamella 1 is fan-shaped and has a double fringe, also its apical row has complex cilia.[1] F. fimetaria inhabits in rich organic soils, disturbed biotopes and cities.[1] It also seems to be a high-quality prey, since, when eaten by Bembidion lampros they seem to improve their fecundity and their larval survival.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subclass: | Collembola |
| Family: | Isotomidae |
| Genus: | Folsomia |
| Species: | F. fimetaria
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| Folsomia fimetaria Linnaeus, 1758
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References edit
- ^ a b c Potapov, Mikhail; Yan, Gao (2012-01-01). "Folsomia of China I – fimetaria group (Collembola: Isotomidae)". Annales de la Société entomologique de France. N.S. 48 (1–2): 51–56. doi:10.1080/00379271.2012.10697750. ISSN 0037-9271. S2CID 89130811.
- ^ Bilde, Trine; Axelsen, JOrgen A.; Toft, SOren (August 2000). "The value of Collembola from agricultural soils as food for a generalist predator". Journal of Applied Ecology. 37 (4): 672–683. doi:10.1046/j.1365-2664.2000.00527.x. ISSN 0021-8901.
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