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Trade name

Sinella curviseta

Historical label North AmericaEurope

Also written as: Sinella sp., Sinella curvisetta, Sinela curviseta

Sold as Sinella curviseta. The most likely species is Coecobrya tenebricosa.

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

    Coecobrya tenebricosa

    Sold as the hobby culture Tropical Pink

    The seller says Sinella curviseta is not the proper name of the widespread species in the hobby, which is Coecobrya tenebricosa. Anecdotal 1, 2

  • Unlikely

    Sinella curviseta

    Sold as the hobby culture Sinella curviseta

    A culture that still carries the Sinella label may be that species or something else. The seller makes no claim that real Sinella curviseta is in the hobby. Anecdotal 1

Where the name comes from

The Tropical culture was sold for years under the name Sinella, and then as Coecobrya sp., before the species name was confirmed. Anecdotal 2

If you sell or buy under this name

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

  • What does the care sheet entry *Sinella curviseta* refer to?

    Trade names Open

    Why it matters. The seller says the widespread Sinella curviseta of the hobby is Coecobrya tenebricosa, yet the care sheet still lists Sinella curviseta as its own species.

    What would help. A statement from the seller on whether the entry is an old label or a different culture, and a voucher if it is a different culture.

Sources

  1. 1

    Springtail Identification and Common Name Resource

    Pavy R. Springtails US

    Link works · Retailer

    Cited at Scientific name changes, Tropical Pink/White 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 Coecobrya sp. Tropical Pink to Coecobrya tenebricosa.