Allacma fusca, information

Class: COLLEMBOLA Lubbock, 1870
Order: SYMPHYPLEONA Börner, 1901
Family: Sminthuridae Börner, 1913
Species: Allacma fusca (Linnaeus, 1758). Common, widespread.

These are sturdy animals you can find especially on tree branches on the ground and on poles and fences. They often sit still long and are easy to photograph. The main feature is the high-gloss they have. On the head are a large number of spiky hairs.
Species that can be confused with it are: Caprainea marginata

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