Trade name
Neanura growae
Historical label North America
Also written as: Neanura growea, Neanura groae, N. growae
Sold as Neanura growae. The most likely species is Yuukianura aphoruroides.
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.
- The seller sold the Florida Orange stock as Neanura growae until 2026, when it was moved to Yuukianura aphoruroides Florida Orange Locality.
- The old name was a guess from online images without microscopy. The seller now calls it a mistake.
Where the name comes from
If you sell or buy under this name
What would settle it
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Is the Florida Orange Locality the same species as the Spanish Orange?
Identification Needs a specialist
Why it matters. Both stocks are now called Yuukianura aphoruroides, but the Florida stock was first named from images alone. The seller keeps them apart by locality.
What would help. Slide-mounted adults from both stocks, a COI barcode from each, and a record of where and when each was collected.
Sources
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Major Springtail Hobby Identification Updates (2026)
Pavy R. 2026. Springtails US
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Cited at Neanura growae Florida Orange Springtail to Yuukianura aphoruroides.
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Springtail Identification and Common Name Resource
Pavy R. Springtails US
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Cited at hobby name list, Yuukianura aphoruroides "Florida Orange Locality"; hobby name list, Tomocerus minor "Giant Runner Springtail".