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Trade name

White Ant Springtail

Common name North America

Also written as: White Ant, White Ant Springtails, Whit Ant Springtail

Sold as White Ant Springtail. The most likely species is Cyphoderus similis.

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

    Cyphoderus similis

    This species does not have a page yet.

    The seller lists Cyphoderus similis as the White Ant Springtail and says it has not been sold under another name. Anecdotal 1

  • Unlikely

    Pseudosinella violenta

    Sold as the hobby culture Bylas Ant

    The Bylas Ant Springtail was sold as Cyphoderus before microscopy showed it is a Pseudosinella. It is a different stock from the White Ant Springtail. Anecdotal 1

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

Sources

  1. 1

    Springtail Identification and Common Name Resource

    Pavy R. Springtails US

    Link works · Retailer

    Cited at hobby name list, Cyphoderus similis "White Ant Springtail"; Scientific name changes, Bylas Ant Springtail; hobby name list, Tomocerus minor "Giant Runner Springtail".