Trade name
Runner Springtail
Trade name North America
Also written as: Runner, Rutabaga Runner Springtail, Rutabaga Runner, Runner Springtails, Runer Springtail
Sold as Runner Springtail. The most likely species is Pseudosinella rolfsi.
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 lists Pseudosinella rolfsi as the Runner and the Rutabaga Runner Springtail. They are one species sold under two common names.
Where the name comes from
If you sell or buy under this name
What would settle it
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What do the published descriptions say about species that only have a hobby name here?
Identification Open
Why it matters. Several pages are stubs because no description was read for this site. Their identification traits, size and range are therefore blank.
What would help. The original and modern descriptions of each species, with measured lengths and diagnostic characters, added with proper citations.
Sources
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Springtail Identification and Common Name Resource
Pavy R. Springtails US
Link works · Retailer
Cited at hobby name list, Pseudosinella rolfsi "Runner Springtail" & "Rutabaga Runner Springtail"; hobby name list, Poduromorpha sp "Tiny Blue Springtail".
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Major Springtail Hobby Identification Updates (2026)
Pavy R. 2026. Springtails US
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Cited at Hypogastruridae sp. Tiny Blue Springtail to Xenylla grisea.