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Tip Keep the common name and the collection locality attached to every culture. One common name can cover stock from different localities and sometimes different species. Anecdotal 1, 2
Tip When an identification is tentative, write cf. before the species name and keep it until the match is confirmed. Anecdotal 1
Tip Sell stock under a species name only after a microscope has confirmed it, and buy from sellers who can trace the stock back to a microscope identification. Anecdotal 2
Tip When a stock changes name, tell buyers and other sellers widely. Otherwise one animal ends up with two names, and two animals end up sharing one. Anecdotal 1

Sources

  1. 1

    Major Springtail Hobby Identification Updates (2026)

    Pavy R. 2026. Springtails US

    Link works · Retailer

    Cited at Hypogastruridae sp. Tiny Blue Springtail to Xenylla grisea; Isotomurus retardatus Green Water Springtail to Isotomurus cf. louisiana; Neanura growae Florida Orange Springtail to Yuukianura aphoruroides.

  2. 2

    Springtail Identification and Common Name Resource

    Pavy R. Springtails US

    Link works · Retailer

    Cited at hobby name list, Poduromorpha sp "Tiny Blue Springtail"; hobby name list, Tomocerus minor "Giant Runner Springtail".