Entomobrya griseoolivata
This record describes Entomobrya griseoolivata (species). Recorded family: Entomobryidae. Recorded order: Entomobryomorpha.
Identification and Appearance
from by Frans Janssens' comment: dark posterior segment margins • white scale-like patches at the anterior edge of the 4th abdominal segment (the longest one) • V-mark on the head just behind and in between the eye patches
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Collembola
- Order
- Entomobryomorpha (Elongate-bodied Springtails)
- Superfamily
- Entomobryoidea
- Family
- Entomobryidae (Slender Springtails)
- Subfamily
- Entomobryinae
- Genus
- Entomobrya
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
nearctic
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Entomobrya griseoolivata (Packard 1873)
About Globular Springtails: the wider group
Order-level background for Entomobryomorpha, the group containing Entomobrya griseoolivata. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Entomobryomorpha is a major order of springtails (Collembola) with ~4,000 described species. Springtails are among the most abundant land arthropods - a single square meter of soil can contain 100,000 individuals.
Ecological role of the group
Springtails are critical to soil food webs - they break down decaying organic matter, disperse fungal spores, and regulate soil microbial communities. They can jump up to 100× their body length using a fork-like structure (furcula) held under tension.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Springtails are mostly beneficial, playing essential roles in soil health and decomposition. Some species are minor pests in greenhouses and mushroom farms. They are increasingly used as bioindicators for soil contamination and pesticide impacts.
Recorded sources for this group: Soil ecology research, Collembola studies. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Entomobrya griseoolivata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , ceiseman , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Entomobrya griseoolivata
What is Entomobrya griseoolivata?
Entomobrya griseoolivata is a species in the family Entomobryidae, within the order Entomobryomorpha.
How do you identify Entomobrya griseoolivata?
from by Frans Janssens' comment: dark posterior segment margins • white scale-like patches at the anterior edge of the 4th abdominal segment (the longest one) • V-mark on the head just behind and in between the eye patches
Where is Entomobrya griseoolivata found?
Range: nearctic