Trade name

Micro Gold Springtail

Trade name North America

Also written as: Gold Springtail, Micro Gold, Micro Gold Springtails, Mico Gold Springtail

Sold as Micro Gold Springtail. The most likely species is Lepidocyrtus sp. 'Micro Gold'.

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 sp. 'Micro Gold'
Sold as the hobby culture Micro Gold

The seller lists Lepidocyrtus sp. as the Micro Gold Springtail and notes the common name Gold Springtail. No species name is given. 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

What would settle it

Which species are the hobby *Lepidocyrtus* cultures named Micro Gold and Pearlescent?

Identification Needs a specialist

Why it matters. Both carry the label Lepidocyrtus sp. and they must not be merged just because they share a genus. Potted plant and isopod advice depends on knowing what they are.

What would help. Slide-mounted adults compared with Lepidocyrtus keys, and a COI barcode from each culture.

Sources

1

Springtail Identification and Common Name Resource

Pavy R. Springtails US

Link works · Retailer

Cited at hobby name list, Lepidocyrtus sp "Micro Gold Springtail".
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.