Fasciosminthurus quinquefasciatus
This record describes Fasciosminthurus quinquefasciatus (species). Recorded family: Bourletiellidae. Recorded order: Symphypleona.
Identification and Appearance
small, dark brown with white stripes
Identification notes
small, dark brown with white stripes
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Collembola
- Order
- Symphypleona (Globular Springtails)
- Superfamily
- Sminthuroidea
- Family
- Bourletiellidae
- Genus
- Fasciosminthurus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Native to Europe, introduced to w.US and Australia
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Fasciosminthurus quinquefasciatus (Krausbauer 1898)
About Globular Springtails: the wider group
Order-level background for Symphypleona, the group containing Fasciosminthurus quinquefasciatus. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Symphypleona (globular springtails) includes ~1,200 described species. These round-bodied springtails are found on vegetation surfaces, in soil, and even on water surfaces where they can skate using surface tension.
Ecological role of the group
Symphypleona feed on fungal spores, pollen, algae, and decaying plant material. They play critical roles in nutrient cycling and are among the first colonizers of disturbed or newly formed soils.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Globular springtails are important bioindicator species used in ecotoxicology testing for soil contamination. ISO standard soil toxicity tests use springtail species like Folsomia candida.
Recorded sources for this group: ISO ecotoxicology standards, soil biology research. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Fasciosminthurus quinquefasciatus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by John F. Carr; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Fasciosminthurus quinquefasciatus
What is Fasciosminthurus quinquefasciatus?
Fasciosminthurus quinquefasciatus is a species in the family Bourletiellidae, within the order Symphypleona.
How do you identify Fasciosminthurus quinquefasciatus?
small, dark brown with white stripes
Where is Fasciosminthurus quinquefasciatus found?
Range: Native to Europe, introduced to w.US and Australia