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Trade name

24K Springtails

Trade name North America

Also written as: 24K Springtail, 24 Karat Springtails, 24k Springtails, Twenty Four K Springtails

Sold as 24K Springtails. The most likely species is Lepidocyrtus cinereus.

I bought this Open the key with this name selected. It starts from the species behind the name and asks what you can see.

What you probably have

These are the species the name may stand for. The order and the words show how sure we are.

  • Likely

    Lepidocyrtus cinereus

    This species does not have a page yet.

    The seller lists Lepidocyrtus cinereus as the 24K Springtails. The seller adds that the identification may need to change after further scrutiny. Anecdotal 1

If you sell or buy under this name

Tip When an identification is tentative, write cf. before the species name and keep it until the match is confirmed. Anecdotal 2
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 1

What would settle it

Sources

  1. 1

    Springtail Identification and Common Name Resource

    Pavy R. Springtails US

    Link works · Retailer

    Cited at hobby name list, Lepidocyrtus cinereus "24K Springtails"; hobby name list, Tomocerus minor "Giant Runner Springtail".

  2. 2

    Major Springtail Hobby Identification Updates (2026)

    Pavy R. 2026. Springtails US

    Link works · Retailer

    Cited at Isotomurus retardatus Green Water Springtail to Isotomurus cf. louisiana.