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Springtail hobbyist catalogue

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2026. Private notes of a hobbyist keeper

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A sheet of 53 hobby cultures, sorted by hobby popularity and not by ease of care. Its last column lists the retailer and journal pages each row drew on. The file is dated 19 August 2026.

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Checked on Oct 22, 2026 by the stored copy and its checksum.

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Cited by 234 statements

Allacma fusca

  • For the Large Globular culture, the hobbyist catalogue gives the care level as Intermediate. The catalogue's Intermediate covers what this site rates moderate and hard, so this site shows moderate. (at row 21, Large Globular)
  • For the Large Globular culture, the hobbyist catalogue gives the population growth as slow. (at row 21, Large Globular)
  • For the Large Globular culture, the hobbyist catalogue advises keeping the animals on moist organic substrate with moss and litter, where plaster and charcoal can work for some. It asks for a consistently moist culture that never dries out, with low to moderate ventilation. It advises typical indoor temperatures, away from extremes. (at row 21, Large Globular)
  • For the Large Globular culture, the hobbyist catalogue names these foods: yeast plus fungal and microbial film and soft detritus. It gives food about once a week. (at row 21, Large Globular)
  • For the Large Globular culture, the hobbyist catalogue lists these risks: drying out, escape, overfeeding and mites. (at row 21, Large Globular)
  • For the Large Globular culture, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are seen mainly on surfaces and when feeding, and that the animals jump strongly for their size. It suggests display and a supplemental bioactive culture. It rates the clean-up value as moderate. (at row 21, Large Globular)

Belted

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Belted culture number 33 of 53 and puts it in tier B, established. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 37, Banded / Belted)
  • The hobbyist catalogue gives the appearance of the Belted culture as variable brown / grey patterning. The keeper table lists bright and dark colour morphs. (at row 37, Banded / Belted)

Blacklight

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Blacklight culture number 28 of 53 and puts it in tier B, established. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 32, Blacklight)
  • The hobbyist catalogue gives the appearance of the Blacklight culture as dark with a violet / iridescent sheen. (at row 32, Blacklight)

Blue Podura

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Blue Podura culture number 27 of 53 and puts it in tier B, established. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 31, Blue Podura)
  • The hobbyist catalogue gives the appearance of the Blue Podura culture as blue-grey. (at row 31, Blue Podura)

Blue Velvet

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Blue Velvet culture number 18 of 53 and puts it in tier A, very popular. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 22, Blue Velvet)
  • The hobbyist catalogue gives the appearance of the Blue Velvet culture as blue-grey / velvety. (at row 22, Blue Velvet)

Bright Orange

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Bright Orange culture number 9 of 53 and puts it in tier S, iconic, with very high demand. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 13, Bright Orange)
  • The hobbyist catalogue and the keeper table both give the appearance of the Bright Orange culture as yellow and light orange. (at row 13, Bright Orange)

Bylas Ant

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Bylas Ant culture number 23 of 53 and puts it in tier A, very popular. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 27, Bylas Ant)
  • The hobbyist catalogue gives the appearance of the Bylas Ant culture as white to translucent. (at row 27, Bylas Ant)

Ceratophysella isabellae

  • For the Lilac, Sunflower and Yellow Albino cultures, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are seen mainly when feeding, and that the animals jump sometimes. It suggests general clean-up in humid bioactive setups, as an easy culture. It rates the clean-up value as high. (at row 9, Lilac / Purple)
  • For the Lilac, Sunflower and Yellow Albino cultures, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are seen mainly when feeding, and that the animals jump sometimes. It suggests general clean-up in humid bioactive setups, as an easy culture. It rates the clean-up value as high. (at row 9, Lilac / Purple)
  • For the Lilac, Sunflower and Yellow Albino cultures, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are seen mainly when feeding, and that the animals jump sometimes. It suggests general clean-up in humid bioactive setups, as an easy culture. It rates the clean-up value as high. (at row 9, Lilac / Purple)
  • For the White Albino and F1 cultures, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are visible once the culture is established and when feeding. It suggests general clean-up in humid bioactive setups, as an easy culture. It rates the clean-up value as high. (at row 24, White Albino)
  • For the White Albino and F1 cultures, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are visible once the culture is established and when feeding. It suggests general clean-up in humid bioactive setups, as an easy culture. It rates the clean-up value as high. (at row 24, White Albino)

Common White

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Common White culture number 8 of 53 and puts it in tier S, iconic, with very high demand. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 12, Common / Temperate White)
  • The hobbyist catalogue and the keeper table both give the appearance of the Common White culture as white. (at row 12, Common / Temperate White)

Cotton

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Cotton culture number 24 of 53 and puts it in tier A, very popular. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 28, Cotton)
  • The hobbyist catalogue gives the appearance of the Cotton culture as pale / whitish. (at row 28, Cotton)

Damp Grain

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Damp Grain culture number 45 of 53 and puts it in tier C, niche, for collectors. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 49, Damp Grain)
  • The hobbyist catalogue gives the appearance of the Damp Grain culture as grey-brown / patterned. (at row 49, Damp Grain)

Desoria trispinata

  • For the Blue Velvet culture, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are visible once the culture is established and when feeding. It suggests general bioactive clean-up and culture. It rates the clean-up value as high. The catalogue gives the same notes on behaviour and use for 11 other species, so read it as general advice for this kind of springtail and not as something known about this culture. (at row 22, Blue Velvet)

Dimorphic

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Dimorphic culture number 52 of 53 and puts it in tier C, niche, for collectors. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 56, Dimorphic)
  • The hobbyist catalogue gives the appearance of the Dimorphic culture as dark patterned; varies between the sexes and with age. (at row 56, Dimorphic)

Entomobrya assuta

  • For the Varicolored culture, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are visible and active on the surface, and that the escape risk is moderate to high. It suggests a visible surface-litter culture in a ventilated bioactive setup. It rates the clean-up value as moderate. The catalogue gives the same notes on behaviour and use for 12 other species, so read it as general advice for this kind of springtail and not as something known about this culture. (at row 26, Varicolored)

Entomobrya atrocincta

  • For the Dimorphic culture, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are visible and active on the surface, and that the escape risk is moderate to high. It suggests a visible surface-litter culture in a ventilated bioactive setup. It rates the clean-up value as moderate. The catalogue gives the same notes on behaviour and use for 12 other species, so read it as general advice for this kind of springtail and not as something known about this culture. (at row 56, Dimorphic)

Entomobrya multifasciata

  • For the Little Tiger culture, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are visible and active on the surface, and that the escape risk is moderate to high. It suggests a visible surface-litter culture in a ventilated bioactive setup. It rates the clean-up value as moderate. The catalogue gives the same notes on behaviour and use for 12 other species, so read it as general advice for this kind of springtail and not as something known about this culture. (at row 46, Little Tiger)

Entomobrya unostrigata

  • For the Cotton culture, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are visible and active on the surface, and that the escape risk is moderate to high. It suggests a visible surface-litter culture in a ventilated bioactive setup. It rates the clean-up value as moderate. The catalogue gives the same notes on behaviour and use for 12 other species, so read it as general advice for this kind of springtail and not as something known about this culture. (at row 28, Cotton)

Entomobryoides cf. dissimilis

  • For the Grizzled culture, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are visible and active on the surface, and that the escape risk is moderate to high. It suggests a visible surface-litter culture in a ventilated bioactive setup. It rates the clean-up value as moderate. The catalogue gives the same notes on behaviour and use for 12 other species, so read it as general advice for this kind of springtail and not as something known about this culture. (at row 57, Grizzled)

Entomobryoides purpurascens

  • For the Wood Runner culture, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are visible and active on the surface, and that the escape risk is moderate to high. It suggests a visible surface-litter culture in a ventilated bioactive setup. It rates the clean-up value as moderate. The catalogue gives the same notes on behaviour and use for 12 other species, so read it as general advice for this kind of springtail and not as something known about this culture. (at row 45, Wood Runner)

F1

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the F1 culture number 21 of 53 and puts it in tier A, very popular. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 25, F1)
  • The hobbyist catalogue gives the appearance of the F1 culture as lilac / purple-line morph; variable. (at row 25, F1)

Florida Orange Locality

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Florida Orange Locality culture number 40 of 53 and puts it in tier B, established. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 44, Florida Orange locality)
  • The hobbyist catalogue gives the appearance of the Florida Orange Locality culture as orange. (at row 44, Florida Orange locality)

Folsomia candida

  • For the Common White culture, the hobbyist catalogue and the keeper table both give the adult length as 2 to 3 mm. Neither table says how the length was measured. (at row 12, Common / Temperate White)

Four-spotted Globular

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Four-spotted Globular culture number 30 of 53 and puts it in tier B, established. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 34, Four-spotted globular)
  • The hobbyist catalogue gives the appearance of the Four-spotted Globular culture as small and globular; four dark spots. (at row 34, Four-spotted globular)

Giant Blue

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Giant Blue culture number 26 of 53 and puts it in tier A, very popular. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 30, Giant Blue)
  • The hobbyist catalogue gives the appearance of the Giant Blue culture as large blue-grey. (at row 30, Giant Blue)

Giant Silver Bullet

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Giant Silver Bullet culture number 14 of 53 and puts it in tier A, very popular. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 18, Giant Silver Bullet (GSB))
  • The hobbyist catalogue gives the appearance of the Giant Silver Bullet culture as large silver-grey. (at row 18, Giant Silver Bullet (GSB))

Globular Cave

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Globular Cave culture number 15 of 53 and puts it in tier A, very popular. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 19, Globular Cave)
  • The hobbyist catalogue and the keeper table both give the appearance of the Globular Cave culture as light yellow. (at row 19, Globular Cave)

Green Water

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Green Water culture number 25 of 53 and puts it in tier A, very popular. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 29, Green Water)
  • The hobbyist catalogue gives the appearance of the Green Water culture as greenish to dark; looks semi-aquatic. (at row 29, Green Water)

Grizzled

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Grizzled culture number 53 of 53 and puts it in tier C, niche, for collectors. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 57, Grizzled)
  • The hobbyist catalogue gives the appearance of the Grizzled culture as mottled grey. (at row 57, Grizzled)

Heteromurus cf. major

  • For the Heteromurus cf. major culture, the hobbyist catalogue gives the population growth as fast and the keeper table describes the breeding as fast. (at row 40, Heteromurus cf. major)
  • For the Heteromurus cf. major culture, the hobbyist catalogue advises keeping the animals on moist substrate with moss, leaf litter and bark, in a tall ventilated culture. It asks for a moist refuge with a drier, aerated litter gradient, with high ventilation. It advises typical indoor temperatures, away from extremes. The catalogue gives the same setup advice for 3 other species, so read it as general advice for this kind of springtail and not as something known about this culture. (at row 40, Heteromurus cf. major)
  • For the Heteromurus cf. major culture, the hobbyist catalogue names these foods: fungi and fungal litter, yeast and microbial detritus. It gives food twice a week. (at row 40, Heteromurus cf. major)
  • For the Heteromurus cf. major culture, the hobbyist catalogue lists these risks: drying out, overheating, a stagnant, wet culture and escape. (at row 40, Heteromurus cf. major)
  • For the Heteromurus cf. major culture, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are often visible, and that the animals jump often and are a higher escape risk. It suggests a visible surface-litter culture in ventilated bioactive setups. It rates the clean-up value as high. (at row 40, Heteromurus cf. major)
  • For the Heteromurus cf. major culture, the hobbyist catalogue gives the adult length as about 3 to 5 mm and the keeper table gives 1 to 2 mm. Neither table says how the length was measured. (at row 40, Heteromurus cf. major)

Heteromurus cf. major

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Heteromurus cf. major culture number 36 of 53 and puts it in tier B, established. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 40, Heteromurus cf. major)
  • The hobbyist catalogue and the keeper table both give the appearance of the Heteromurus cf. major culture as pearlescent, dark. (at row 40, Heteromurus cf. major)

Heteromurus nitidus

  • For the Pearly culture, the hobbyist catalogue gives the care level as Intermediate. The catalogue's Intermediate covers what this site rates moderate and hard, so this site shows moderate. (at row 39, Pearly)
  • For the Pearly culture, the hobbyist catalogue advises keeping the animals on moist organic substrate about 4 to 6 cm deep. It asks for a moist culture that is not saturated, with low ventilation. It advises typical indoor temperatures, away from extremes. (at row 39, Pearly)
  • For the Pearly culture, the hobbyist catalogue names these foods: fungi and fungal litter, which it says are strongly supported, with yeast and microbial detritus as suitable culture foods. It gives food once a week. (at row 39, Pearly)
  • For the Pearly culture, the hobbyist catalogue lists these risks: drying out, overheating, a stagnant, wet culture and mites. (at row 39, Pearly)
  • For the Pearly culture, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are often visible, and that the animals jump sometimes. It suggests a visible surface-litter culture in ventilated bioactive setups. (at row 39, Pearly)

Hypogastruridae sp. 'Purple Dust'

  • For the Purple Dust culture, the hobbyist catalogue gives the care level as Intermediate. The catalogue's Intermediate covers what this site rates moderate and hard, so this site shows moderate. (at row 41, Purple Dust)
  • For the Purple Dust culture, the hobbyist catalogue advises keeping the animals on moist organic substrate about 2 to 3 cm deep. It asks for a moist to very moist culture without waterlogging, with low ventilation. It advises typical indoor temperatures, away from extremes. (at row 41, Purple Dust)
  • For the Purple Dust culture, the hobbyist catalogue names these foods: baker's yeast in small amounts, fungal and microbial leaf litter and soft detrital foods. It gives food twice a week. (at row 41, Purple Dust)
  • For the Purple Dust culture, the hobbyist catalogue lists these risks: drying out, overfeeding or mould, mites and fungus gnats. (at row 41, Purple Dust)
  • For the Purple Dust culture, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are seen mainly when feeding, and that the animals jump sometimes. It suggests specialist and display keeping, with an uncertain clean-up value. (at row 41, Purple Dust)
  • For the Purple Dust culture, the hobbyist catalogue and the keeper table both give the adult length as under 1 mm. Neither table says how the length was measured. (at row 41, Purple Dust)

Isotomurus cf. louisiana

  • For the Green Water culture, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are visible around wet surfaces, and that the escape potential is high. It suggests display in very wet or paludarium-style cultures. It rates the clean-up value as moderate. (at row 29, Green Water)
  • For the Green Water culture, the hobbyist catalogue gives the adult length as about 1 to 2 mm. The table does not say how the length was measured. (at row 29, Green Water)

Large Globular

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Large Globular culture number 17 of 53 and puts it in tier A, very popular. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 21, Large Globular)
  • The hobbyist catalogue gives the appearance of the Large Globular culture as large and globular; brown / greenish. (at row 21, Large Globular)

Lepidocyrtus fimicolus

  • For the Lepidocyrtus fimicolus culture, the hobbyist catalogue advises keeping the animals on moist organic substrate, or a clay or plaster culture medium. It asks for a moist to very moist culture that never dries out completely, with low to moderate ventilation. It advises typical indoor temperatures, away from extremes. The catalogue gives the same setup advice for 11 other species, so read it as general advice for this kind of springtail and not as something known about this culture. (at row 53, Lepidocyrtus fimicolus)
  • For the Lepidocyrtus fimicolus culture, the hobbyist catalogue names these foods: baker's yeast plus fungal and microbial detritus. It gives food in small amounts once or twice a week. The catalogue gives the same feeding advice for 11 other species, so read it as general advice for this kind of springtail and not as something known about this culture. (at row 53, Lepidocyrtus fimicolus)
  • For the Lepidocyrtus fimicolus culture, the hobbyist catalogue lists these risks: drying out, overfeeding or mould, mites or gnats and overheating. The catalogue gives the same list of risks for 11 other species, so read it as general advice for this kind of springtail and not as something known about this culture. (at row 53, Lepidocyrtus fimicolus)
  • For the Lepidocyrtus fimicolus culture, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are visible once the culture is established and when feeding. It suggests general bioactive clean-up and culture. It rates the clean-up value as high. The catalogue gives the same notes on behaviour and use for 11 other species, so read it as general advice for this kind of springtail and not as something known about this culture. (at row 53, Lepidocyrtus fimicolus)

Lepidocyrtus fimicolus

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Lepidocyrtus fimicolus culture number 49 of 53 and puts it in tier C, niche, for collectors. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 53, Lepidocyrtus fimicolus)
  • The hobbyist catalogue gives the appearance of the Lepidocyrtus fimicolus culture as pale to grey; iridescent. (at row 53, Lepidocyrtus fimicolus)

Lepidocyrtus sp. 'Micro Gold'

  • For the Micro Gold culture, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are visible once the culture is established and when feeding. It suggests general bioactive clean-up and culture. It rates the clean-up value as high. The catalogue gives the same notes on behaviour and use for 11 other species, so read it as general advice for this kind of springtail and not as something known about this culture. (at row 42, Micro Gold)
  • For the Micro Gold culture, the hobbyist catalogue gives the adult length as about 1 mm. The table does not say how the length was measured. (at row 42, Micro Gold)

Lepidocyrtus sp. 'Pearlescent'

  • For the Pearlescent culture, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are visible once the culture is established and when feeding. It suggests general bioactive clean-up and culture. It rates the clean-up value as high. The catalogue gives the same notes on behaviour and use for 11 other species, so read it as general advice for this kind of springtail and not as something known about this culture. (at row 43, Pearlescent)

Lepidocyrtus violaceus

  • For the Blacklight culture, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are visible once the culture is established and when feeding. It suggests general bioactive clean-up and culture. It rates the clean-up value as high. The catalogue gives the same notes on behaviour and use for 11 other species, so read it as general advice for this kind of springtail and not as something known about this culture. (at row 32, Blacklight)

Lilac

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Lilac culture number 5 of 53 and puts it in tier S, iconic, with very high demand. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 9, Lilac / Purple)
  • The hobbyist catalogue and the keeper table both give the appearance of the Lilac culture as dark purple / greyish / brownish. The keeper table lists the colour morphs Yellow Albino and Sunflower. (at row 9, Lilac / Purple)

Little Soil Springtail

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Little Soil Springtail culture number 19 of 53 and puts it in tier A, very popular. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 23, Little Soil Springtail (LSS))
  • The hobbyist catalogue and the keeper table both give the appearance of the Little Soil Springtail culture as white. (at row 23, Little Soil Springtail (LSS))

Little Tiger

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Little Tiger culture number 42 of 53 and puts it in tier C, niche, for collectors. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 46, Little Tiger)
  • The hobbyist catalogue gives the appearance of the Little Tiger culture as striped / banded. (at row 46, Little Tiger)

Lobella sp. 'Thai Red'

  • For the Thai Red culture, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are seen mainly when feeding, and that the escape risk is low. It suggests display and specialist keeping, and not as a main clean-up crew. It rates the clean-up value as low. (at row 11, Thai Red)

Lobellini sp. 'Pennywise'

  • For the Pennywise culture, the hobbyist catalogue gives the care level as Advanced. This site rates that expert. (at row 15, Pennywise)
  • For the Pennywise culture, the hobbyist catalogue advises keeping the animals on humid organic substrate with moss, leaf litter and bark. It asks for a very moist culture that is never allowed to dry, with low to moderate ventilation, so that the culture does not go stagnant. It advises typical indoor temperatures, away from heat extremes. (at row 15, Pennywise)
  • For the Pennywise culture, the hobbyist catalogue names these foods: slime mould and soft fungal film, with specialist foods where they are accepted. It gives food in small amounts about once a week, adjusted to how much is eaten. (at row 15, Pennywise)
  • For the Pennywise culture, the hobbyist catalogue lists these risks: failure of the food culture, drying out, overheating and mites or gnats. (at row 15, Pennywise)
  • For the Pennywise culture, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are conspicuous when active and feeding, and that the animals jump weakly or not at all, so they rarely escape that way. It suggests display and specialist keeping, and not as a main clean-up crew. It rates the clean-up value as low. (at row 15, Pennywise)

Lobellini sp. 'Thai Ruby'

  • For the Thai Ruby culture, the hobbyist catalogue gives the care level as Advanced. This site rates that expert. (at row 14, Thai Ruby)
  • For the Thai Ruby culture, the hobbyist catalogue advises keeping the animals on moist organic substrate about 4 to 6 cm deep. It asks for a moist culture that neither dries out nor stays saturated, with low ventilation. It advises typical indoor temperatures, away from extremes. (at row 14, Thai Ruby)
  • For the Thai Ruby culture, the hobbyist catalogue names these foods: slime mould and fungal film as the safe choice, with small soft protein or fungal supplements only as an experiment. It gives food once a week. (at row 14, Thai Ruby)
  • For the Thai Ruby culture, the hobbyist catalogue lists these risks: failure of the food culture, drying out, overheating and mites. (at row 14, Thai Ruby)
  • For the Thai Ruby culture, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are seen mainly when feeding, and that the escape risk is low. It suggests specialist and display keeping, with an uncertain clean-up value. (at row 14, Thai Ruby)
  • For the Thai Ruby culture, the hobbyist catalogue and the keeper table both give the adult length as 3 to 4 mm. Neither table says how the length was measured. (at row 14, Thai Ruby)

Micro Gold

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Micro Gold culture number 38 of 53 and puts it in tier B, established. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 42, Micro Gold)
  • The hobbyist catalogue gives the appearance of the Micro Gold culture as tiny golden / yellowish. (at row 42, Micro Gold)

Neanuridae sp. 'Santa Claus'

  • For the Santa Claus culture, the hobbyist catalogue gives the care level as Advanced. This site rates that expert. (at row 8, Santa Claus / Redford White)
  • For the Santa Claus culture, the hobbyist catalogue gives the population growth as very slow and the keeper table describes the breeding as slow. This site's scale has no step below slow, so it records slow. (at row 8, Santa Claus / Redford White)
  • For the Santa Claus culture, the hobbyist catalogue advises keeping the animals on humid organic substrate with moss, leaf litter and bark. It asks for a very moist culture that is never allowed to dry, with low ventilation. It advises typical indoor temperatures, away from extremes. (at row 8, Santa Claus / Redford White)
  • For the Santa Claus culture, the hobbyist catalogue names these foods: slime mould and soft fungal film as the safe staple, and reports that some cultures accept yeast or soft protein foods. It gives food once a week. (at row 8, Santa Claus / Redford White)
  • For the Santa Claus culture, the hobbyist catalogue lists these risks: drying out, failure of the food culture, overheating and mites. (at row 8, Santa Claus / Redford White)
  • For the Santa Claus culture, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are very visible, and that the escape risk is low. It suggests display and specialist keeping, and not as a main clean-up crew. It rates the clean-up value as low. (at row 8, Santa Claus / Redford White)

Onychiurinae sp. 'Snowflakes'

  • For the Snowflakes culture, the hobbyist catalogue gives the care level as Beginner. This site rates that easy. (at row 17, Snowflakes)
  • For the Snowflakes culture, the hobbyist catalogue gives the population growth as fast and the keeper table describes the breeding as fast. (at row 17, Snowflakes)
  • For the Snowflakes culture, the hobbyist catalogue advises keeping the animals on moist organic substrate about 4 to 6 cm deep. It asks for a moist to very moist culture without waterlogging, with low ventilation. It advises typical indoor temperatures, away from extremes. The catalogue gives the same setup advice for 2 other species, so read it as general advice for this kind of springtail and not as something known about this culture. (at row 17, Snowflakes)
  • For the Snowflakes culture, the hobbyist catalogue names these foods: yeast and microbial and fungal organic matter. It gives food twice a week. (at row 17, Snowflakes)
  • For the Snowflakes culture, the hobbyist catalogue lists these risks: drying out, waterlogging, overfeeding and mites or gnats. (at row 17, Snowflakes)
  • For the Snowflakes culture, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are sometimes visible, and that the escape risk is low. It suggests clean-up deep in the substrate, as an easy culture. It rates the clean-up value as high. (at row 17, Snowflakes)

Orange

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Orange culture number 2 of 53 and puts it in tier S, iconic, with very high demand. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 6, Orange / Cheeto / Spanish / Asian Orange)
  • The hobbyist catalogue and the keeper table both give the appearance of the Orange culture as a mix of light and dark oranges. The keeper table lists a colour morph called Bright. (at row 6, Orange / Cheeto / Spanish / Asian Orange)

Orchesella cincta

  • For the Belted culture, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are very visible, and that the animals jump often and are a higher escape risk. It suggests a visible surface-litter culture in ventilated bioactive setups. It rates the clean-up value as moderate. (at row 37, Banded / Belted)

Orchesella flavescens

  • For the Yellowish Elongate culture, the hobbyist catalogue gives the care level as Intermediate. The catalogue's Intermediate covers what this site rates moderate and hard, so this site shows moderate. (at row 38, Yellowish Elongate)
  • For the Yellowish Elongate culture, the hobbyist catalogue gives the population growth as slow and the keeper table describes the breeding as moderate. The two differ, and this site records the catalogue's reading. (at row 38, Yellowish Elongate)
  • For the Yellowish Elongate culture, the hobbyist catalogue advises keeping the animals on moist substrate with moss, leaf litter and bark, in a tall ventilated culture. It asks for a moist refuge with a drier, aerated litter gradient, with high ventilation. It advises typical indoor temperatures, away from extremes. The catalogue gives the same setup advice for 3 other species, so read it as general advice for this kind of springtail and not as something known about this culture. (at row 38, Yellowish Elongate)
  • For the Yellowish Elongate culture, the hobbyist catalogue names these foods: fungal and microbial litter, yeast and small detrital foods. It gives food once a week. (at row 38, Yellowish Elongate)
  • For the Yellowish Elongate culture, the hobbyist catalogue lists these risks: drying out, overheating, stagnant saturation and escape. (at row 38, Yellowish Elongate)
  • For the Yellowish Elongate culture, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are sometimes visible, and that the animals jump often and are a higher escape risk. It suggests a visible surface-litter culture in ventilated bioactive setups. It rates the clean-up value as moderate. (at row 38, Yellowish Elongate)

Orchesella villosa

  • For the Woolly Mammoth culture, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are very visible, and that the animals jump often and are a higher escape risk. It suggests a visible surface-litter culture in ventilated bioactive setups. It rates the clean-up value as moderate. (at row 20, Woolly Mammoth)
  • For the Woolly Mammoth culture, the hobbyist catalogue gives the adult length as about 4 to 5 mm and the keeper table gives 9 to 10 mm or more. Neither table says how the length was measured. (at row 20, Woolly Mammoth)

Pearlescent

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Pearlescent culture number 39 of 53 and puts it in tier B, established. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 43, Pearlescent)
  • The hobbyist catalogue gives the appearance of the Pearlescent culture as pale pearly / iridescent. (at row 43, Pearlescent)

Pearly

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Pearly culture number 35 of 53 and puts it in tier B, established. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 39, Pearly)
  • The hobbyist catalogue and the keeper table both give the appearance of the Pearly culture as pearlescent, silver, grey. (at row 39, Pearly)

Pennywise

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Pennywise culture number 11 of 53 and puts it in tier S, iconic, with very high demand. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 15, Pennywise)
  • The hobbyist catalogue gives the appearance of the Pennywise culture as bright, with a striking patterned / spiny form. (at row 15, Pennywise)

Pogonognathellus dubius

  • For the Giant Silver Bullet culture, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are visible and active on the surface, and that the escape risk is moderate to high. It suggests a visible surface-litter culture in a ventilated bioactive setup. It rates the clean-up value as moderate. The catalogue gives the same notes on behaviour and use for 12 other species, so read it as general advice for this kind of springtail and not as something known about this culture. (at row 18, Giant Silver Bullet (GSB))

Proisotoma minuta

  • For the Blue Podura culture, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are visible once the culture is established and when feeding. It suggests general bioactive clean-up and culture. It rates the clean-up value as high. The catalogue gives the same notes on behaviour and use for 11 other species, so read it as general advice for this kind of springtail and not as something known about this culture. (at row 31, Blue Podura)

Pseudosinella folsomi

  • For the Pseudosinella folsomi culture, the hobbyist catalogue advises keeping the animals on moist organic substrate, or a clay or plaster culture medium. It asks for a moist to very moist culture that never dries out completely, with low to moderate ventilation. It advises typical indoor temperatures, away from extremes. The catalogue gives the same setup advice for 11 other species, so read it as general advice for this kind of springtail and not as something known about this culture. (at row 52, Pseudosinella folsomi)
  • For the Pseudosinella folsomi culture, the hobbyist catalogue names these foods: baker's yeast plus fungal and microbial detritus. It gives food in small amounts once or twice a week. The catalogue gives the same feeding advice for 11 other species, so read it as general advice for this kind of springtail and not as something known about this culture. (at row 52, Pseudosinella folsomi)
  • For the Pseudosinella folsomi culture, the hobbyist catalogue lists these risks: drying out, overfeeding or mould, mites or gnats and overheating. The catalogue gives the same list of risks for 11 other species, so read it as general advice for this kind of springtail and not as something known about this culture. (at row 52, Pseudosinella folsomi)
  • For the Pseudosinella folsomi culture, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are visible once the culture is established and when feeding. It suggests general bioactive clean-up and culture. It rates the clean-up value as high. The catalogue gives the same notes on behaviour and use for 11 other species, so read it as general advice for this kind of springtail and not as something known about this culture. (at row 52, Pseudosinella folsomi)
  • For the Pseudosinella folsomi culture, the hobbyist catalogue gives the adult length as about 1 to 2 mm. The table does not say how the length was measured. (at row 52, Pseudosinella folsomi)

Pseudosinella folsomi

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Pseudosinella folsomi culture number 48 of 53 and puts it in tier C, niche, for collectors. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 52, Pseudosinella folsomi)
  • The hobbyist catalogue gives the appearance of the Pseudosinella folsomi culture as pale / translucent. (at row 52, Pseudosinella folsomi)

Pseudosinella rolfsi

  • For the Runner culture, the hobbyist catalogue advises keeping the animals on moist organic substrate, or a clay or plaster culture medium. It asks for a moist to very moist culture that never dries out completely, with low to moderate ventilation. It advises typical indoor temperatures, away from extremes. The catalogue gives the same setup advice for 11 other species, so read it as general advice for this kind of springtail and not as something known about this culture. (at row 51, Runner)
  • For the Runner culture, the hobbyist catalogue names these foods: baker's yeast plus fungal and microbial detritus. It gives food in small amounts once or twice a week. The catalogue gives the same feeding advice for 11 other species, so read it as general advice for this kind of springtail and not as something known about this culture. (at row 51, Runner)
  • For the Runner culture, the hobbyist catalogue lists these risks: drying out, overfeeding or mould, mites or gnats and overheating. The catalogue gives the same list of risks for 11 other species, so read it as general advice for this kind of springtail and not as something known about this culture. (at row 51, Runner)
  • For the Runner culture, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are visible once the culture is established and when feeding. It suggests general bioactive clean-up and culture. It rates the clean-up value as high. The catalogue gives the same notes on behaviour and use for 11 other species, so read it as general advice for this kind of springtail and not as something known about this culture. (at row 51, Runner)

Pseudosinella violenta

  • For the Bylas Ant culture, the hobbyist catalogue gives the adult length as about 1 to 2 mm. The table does not say how the length was measured. (at row 27, Bylas Ant)

Purple Dust

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Purple Dust culture number 37 of 53 and puts it in tier B, established. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 41, Purple Dust)
  • The hobbyist catalogue and the keeper table both give the appearance of the Purple Dust culture as dark purple / greyish / orangey. (at row 41, Purple Dust)

Rambutanura sp. 'Thai Red Spiky'

  • For the Thai Red Spiky culture, the hobbyist catalogue gives the care level as Advanced. This site rates that expert. (at row 5, Thai Red Spiky / Thailand Spiky)
  • For the Thai Red Spiky culture, the hobbyist catalogue gives the population growth as very slow and the keeper table describes the breeding as moderate. The two differ. This site records the catalogue's reading, and its scale has no step below slow, so it records slow. (at row 5, Thai Red Spiky / Thailand Spiky)
  • For the Thai Red Spiky culture, the hobbyist catalogue advises keeping the animals on humid organic substrate with moss, leaf litter and bark. It asks for a very moist culture without stagnant saturation, with low ventilation. It advises typical indoor temperatures, away from extremes. (at row 5, Thai Red Spiky / Thailand Spiky)
  • For the Thai Red Spiky culture, the hobbyist catalogue names these foods: live slime mould, which it says appears important, with fungal film as a second food. It gives food once a week. (at row 5, Thai Red Spiky / Thailand Spiky)
  • For the Thai Red Spiky culture, the hobbyist catalogue lists these risks: failure of the slime mould culture, drying out, overheating and contamination or mites. (at row 5, Thai Red Spiky / Thailand Spiky)
  • For the Thai Red Spiky culture, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are often visible, and that the escape risk is low. It suggests display and specialist keeping, and not as a main clean-up crew. It rates the clean-up value as low. (at row 5, Thai Red Spiky / Thailand Spiky)
  • For the Thai Red Spiky culture, the hobbyist catalogue and the keeper table both give the adult length as 7 to 8 mm. Neither table says how the length was measured. (at row 5, Thai Red Spiky / Thailand Spiky)

Runner

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Runner culture number 47 of 53 and puts it in tier C, niche, for collectors. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 51, Runner)
  • The hobbyist catalogue gives the appearance of the Runner culture as pale / translucent. (at row 51, Runner)

Santa Claus

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Santa Claus culture number 4 of 53 and puts it in tier S, iconic, with very high demand. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 8, Santa Claus / Redford White)
  • The hobbyist catalogue and the keeper table both give the appearance of the Santa Claus culture as red and white. (at row 8, Santa Claus / Redford White)

Seira brasiliana

  • For the Seira brasiliana culture, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are visible and active on the surface, and that the escape risk is moderate to high. It suggests a visible surface-litter culture in a ventilated bioactive setup. It rates the clean-up value as moderate. The catalogue gives the same notes on behaviour and use for 12 other species, so read it as general advice for this kind of springtail and not as something known about this culture. (at row 48, Seira brasiliana)

Seira brasiliana

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Seira brasiliana culture number 44 of 53 and puts it in tier C, niche, for collectors. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 48, Seira brasiliana)
  • The hobbyist catalogue gives the appearance of the Seira brasiliana culture as patterned brown-grey. (at row 48, Seira brasiliana)

Seira dowlingi

  • For the Seira dowlingi culture, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are visible and active on the surface, and that the escape risk is moderate to high. It suggests a visible surface-litter culture in a ventilated bioactive setup. It rates the clean-up value as moderate. The catalogue gives the same notes on behaviour and use for 12 other species, so read it as general advice for this kind of springtail and not as something known about this culture. (at row 47, Seira dowlingi)

Seira dowlingi

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Seira dowlingi culture number 43 of 53 and puts it in tier C, niche, for collectors. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 47, Seira dowlingi)
  • The hobbyist catalogue gives the appearance of the Seira dowlingi culture as patterned grey-brown. (at row 47, Seira dowlingi)

Seira purpurea

  • For the Seira purpurea culture, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are visible and active on the surface, and that the escape risk is moderate to high. It suggests a visible surface-litter culture in a ventilated bioactive setup. It rates the clean-up value as moderate. The catalogue gives the same notes on behaviour and use for 12 other species, so read it as general advice for this kind of springtail and not as something known about this culture. (at row 36, Seira purpurea)

Seira purpurea

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Seira purpurea culture number 32 of 53 and puts it in tier B, established. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 36, Seira purpurea)
  • The hobbyist catalogue gives the appearance of the Seira purpurea culture as purple / dark patterned. (at row 36, Seira purpurea)

Sinella curviseta

  • For the Sinella curviseta culture, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are visible once the culture is established and when feeding. It suggests general bioactive clean-up and culture. It rates the clean-up value as high. The catalogue gives the same notes on behaviour and use for 11 other species, so read it as general advice for this kind of springtail and not as something known about this culture. (at row 33, Sinella curviseta)

Sinella curviseta

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Sinella curviseta culture number 29 of 53 and puts it in tier B, established. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 33, Sinella curviseta)
  • The hobbyist catalogue gives the appearance of the Sinella curviseta culture as pale to greyish. (at row 33, Sinella curviseta)

Sminthurinus quadrimaculatus

  • For the Four-spotted Globular culture, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are seen mainly on surfaces and when feeding, and that the animals jump strongly for their size. It suggests display and a supplemental bioactive culture. It rates the clean-up value as moderate. (at row 34, Four-spotted globular)

Snowflakes

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Snowflakes culture number 13 of 53 and puts it in tier A, very popular. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 17, Snowflakes)
  • The hobbyist catalogue and the keeper table both give the appearance of the Snowflakes culture as white. (at row 17, Snowflakes)

Sunflower

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Sunflower culture number 6 of 53 and puts it in tier S, iconic, with very high demand. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 10, Sunflower)
  • The hobbyist catalogue and the keeper table both give the appearance of the Sunflower culture as yellow with pigmented eyes. (at row 10, Sunflower)

Tetrodontophora bielanensis

  • For the Giant Blue culture, the hobbyist catalogue gives the care level as not recommended. This site rates that expert. (at row 30, Giant Blue)
  • For the Giant Blue culture, the hobbyist catalogue gives the population growth as very slow. This site's scale has no step below slow, so it records slow. (at row 30, Giant Blue)
  • For the Giant Blue culture, the hobbyist catalogue advises keeping the animals on deep, cool leaf litter or a woodland-style organic substrate. It asks for cool, consistently moist conditions like forest litter, with moderate ventilation, so that the culture does not go stale and saturated. It advises a cold culture, with about 8 °C46 °F to 11 °C52 °F as the practical target for breeding. (at row 30, Giant Blue)
  • For the Giant Blue culture, the hobbyist catalogue names these foods: fungi, decomposing leaf litter and microbial detritus. It gives food lightly, with mature litter as the main food. (at row 30, Giant Blue)
  • For the Giant Blue culture, the hobbyist catalogue lists these risks: the culture failing at room temperature, very slow reproduction and seasonal or cold breeding needs. (at row 30, Giant Blue)
  • For the Giant Blue culture, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are very conspicuous, and that the animals can escape, because they are large and mobile. It suggests a specialist cold-culture display project. It rates the clean-up value as low. (at row 30, Giant Blue)
  • For the Giant Blue culture, the hobbyist catalogue gives the adult length as about 6 to 9 mm. The table does not say how the length was measured. (at row 30, Giant Blue)

Thai Red

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Thai Red culture number 7 of 53 and puts it in tier S, iconic, with very high demand. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 11, Thai Red)
  • The hobbyist catalogue and the keeper table both give the appearance of the Thai Red culture as red. (at row 11, Thai Red)

Thai Red Spiky

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Thai Red Spiky culture number 1 of 53 and puts it in tier S, iconic, with very high demand. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 5, Thai Red Spiky / Thailand Spiky)
  • The hobbyist catalogue and the keeper table both give the appearance of the Thai Red Spiky culture as dark red. (at row 5, Thai Red Spiky / Thailand Spiky)

Thai Ruby

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Thai Ruby culture number 10 of 53 and puts it in tier S, iconic, with very high demand. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 14, Thai Ruby)
  • The hobbyist catalogue and the keeper table both give the appearance of the Thai Ruby culture as red. (at row 14, Thai Ruby)

Tiny Blue (Lake Keystone)

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Tiny Blue (Lake Keystone) culture number 50 of 53 and puts it in tier C, niche, for collectors. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 54, Tiny Blue, Lake Keystone)
  • The hobbyist catalogue gives the appearance of the Tiny Blue (Lake Keystone) culture as tiny blue-grey. (at row 54, Tiny Blue, Lake Keystone)

Tiny Green

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Tiny Green culture number 51 of 53 and puts it in tier C, niche, for collectors. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 55, Tiny Green)
  • The hobbyist catalogue gives the appearance of the Tiny Green culture as tiny greenish-grey. (at row 55, Tiny Green)

Tomocerus vulgaris

  • For the Tomocerus vulgaris culture, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are visible and active on the surface, and that the escape risk is moderate to high. It suggests a visible surface-litter culture in a ventilated bioactive setup. It rates the clean-up value as moderate. The catalogue gives the same notes on behaviour and use for 12 other species, so read it as general advice for this kind of springtail and not as something known about this culture. (at row 35, Tomocerus vulgaris)

Tomocerus vulgaris

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Tomocerus vulgaris culture number 31 of 53 and puts it in tier B, established. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 35, Tomocerus vulgaris)
  • The hobbyist catalogue gives the appearance of the Tomocerus vulgaris culture as grey-brown and large-bodied. (at row 35, Tomocerus vulgaris)

Tropical Pink

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Tropical Pink culture number 3 of 53 and puts it in tier S, iconic, with very high demand. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 7, Tropical Pink / Tropical White)
  • The hobbyist catalogue gives the appearance of the Tropical Pink culture as white with light pink accents. The keeper table lists it twice, as white and as white with light pink accents. (at row 7, Tropical Pink / Tropical White)

Varicolored

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Varicolored culture number 22 of 53 and puts it in tier A, very popular. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 26, Varicolored)
  • The hobbyist catalogue gives the appearance of the Varicolored culture as variegated / patterned. (at row 26, Varicolored)

White Albino

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the White Albino culture number 20 of 53 and puts it in tier A, very popular. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 24, White Albino)
  • The hobbyist catalogue gives the appearance of the White Albino culture as white / very pale. (at row 24, White Albino)

Willowsia buski

  • For the Damp Grain culture, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are visible and active on the surface, and that the escape risk is moderate to high. It suggests a visible surface-litter culture in a ventilated bioactive setup. It rates the clean-up value as moderate. The catalogue gives the same notes on behaviour and use for 12 other species, so read it as general advice for this kind of springtail and not as something known about this culture. (at row 49, Damp Grain)
  • For the Damp Grain culture, the hobbyist catalogue gives the adult length as about 2 to 3 mm. The table does not say how the length was measured. (at row 49, Damp Grain)

Willowsia neonigromaculata

  • For the Willowsia neonigromaculata culture, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are visible and active on the surface, and that the escape risk is moderate to high. It suggests a visible surface-litter culture in a ventilated bioactive setup. It rates the clean-up value as moderate. The catalogue gives the same notes on behaviour and use for 12 other species, so read it as general advice for this kind of springtail and not as something known about this culture. (at row 50, Willowsia neonigromaculata)
  • For the Willowsia neonigromaculata culture, the hobbyist catalogue gives the adult length as about 2 to 3 mm. The table does not say how the length was measured. (at row 50, Willowsia neonigromaculata)

Willowsia neonigromaculata

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Willowsia neonigromaculata culture number 46 of 53 and puts it in tier C, niche, for collectors. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 50, Willowsia neonigromaculata)
  • The hobbyist catalogue gives the appearance of the Willowsia neonigromaculata culture as patterned, dark-spotted. (at row 50, Willowsia neonigromaculata)

Wood Runner

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Wood Runner culture number 41 of 53 and puts it in tier C, niche, for collectors. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 45, Wood Runner)
  • The hobbyist catalogue gives the appearance of the Wood Runner culture as dark purplish / patterned. (at row 45, Wood Runner)

Woolly Mammoth

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Woolly Mammoth culture number 16 of 53 and puts it in tier A, very popular. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 20, Woolly Mammoth)
  • The hobbyist catalogue and the keeper table both give the appearance of the Woolly Mammoth culture as dark brown. (at row 20, Woolly Mammoth)

Xenylla grisea

  • For the Tiny Blue (Lake Keystone) culture, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are visible once the culture is established and when feeding. It suggests general bioactive clean-up and culture. It rates the clean-up value as high. The catalogue gives the same notes on behaviour and use for 11 other species, so read it as general advice for this kind of springtail and not as something known about this culture. (at row 54, Tiny Blue, Lake Keystone)
  • For the Tiny Blue (Lake Keystone) culture, the hobbyist catalogue gives the adult length as about 0.5 to 1 mm. The table does not say how the length was measured. (at row 54, Tiny Blue, Lake Keystone)

Xenylla humicola

  • For the Tiny Green culture, the hobbyist catalogue advises keeping the animals on moist organic substrate, or a clay or plaster culture medium. It asks for a moist to very moist culture that never dries out completely, with low to moderate ventilation. It advises typical indoor temperatures, away from extremes. The catalogue gives the same setup advice for 11 other species, so read it as general advice for this kind of springtail and not as something known about this culture. (at row 55, Tiny Green)
  • For the Tiny Green culture, the hobbyist catalogue names these foods: baker's yeast plus fungal and microbial detritus. It gives food in small amounts once or twice a week. The catalogue gives the same feeding advice for 11 other species, so read it as general advice for this kind of springtail and not as something known about this culture. (at row 55, Tiny Green)
  • For the Tiny Green culture, the hobbyist catalogue lists these risks: drying out, overfeeding or mould, mites or gnats and overheating. The catalogue gives the same list of risks for 11 other species, so read it as general advice for this kind of springtail and not as something known about this culture. (at row 55, Tiny Green)
  • For the Tiny Green culture, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are visible once the culture is established and when feeding. It suggests general bioactive clean-up and culture. It rates the clean-up value as high. The catalogue gives the same notes on behaviour and use for 11 other species, so read it as general advice for this kind of springtail and not as something known about this culture. (at row 55, Tiny Green)
  • For the Tiny Green culture, the hobbyist catalogue gives the adult length as about 0.5 to 1 mm. The table does not say how the length was measured. (at row 55, Tiny Green)

Yellow Albino

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Yellow Albino culture number 12 of 53 and puts it in tier A, very popular. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 16, Yellow Albino)
  • The hobbyist catalogue and the keeper table both give the appearance of the Yellow Albino culture as yellow. (at row 16, Yellow Albino)

Yellowish Elongate

  • The hobbyist catalogue ranks the Yellowish Elongate culture number 34 of 53 and puts it in tier B, established. The catalogue says it sorts its cultures by subjective hobby popularity and collector desirability, not by ease of care. (at row 38, Yellowish Elongate)
  • The hobbyist catalogue and the keeper table both give the appearance of the Yellowish Elongate culture as polymorphic, with more than one form. (at row 38, Yellowish Elongate)

Yuukianura aphoruroides

  • For the Orange and Bright Orange cultures, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are seen mainly when feeding, and that the escape risk is low. It suggests a display culture with moderate bioactive support. It rates the clean-up value as moderate. (at row 6, Orange / Cheeto / Spanish / Asian Orange)
  • For the Orange and Bright Orange cultures, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are seen mainly when feeding, and that the escape risk is low. It suggests a display culture with moderate bioactive support. It rates the clean-up value as moderate. (at row 6, Orange / Cheeto / Spanish / Asian Orange)
  • For the Florida Orange Locality culture, the hobbyist catalogue says the animals are often visible when feeding, with a conspicuous colour, and that the risk of escaping by jumping is very low. It suggests a display culture with moderate bioactive support. It rates the clean-up value as moderate. (at row 44, Florida Orange locality)
  • For the Orange and Bright Orange cultures, the hobbyist catalogue gives the adult length as about 3 to 4 mm and the keeper table gives 2 to 3 mm. Neither table says how the length was measured. (at row 6, Orange / Cheeto / Spanish / Asian Orange)
  • For the Orange and Bright Orange cultures, the hobbyist catalogue gives the adult length as about 3 to 4 mm and the keeper table gives 2 to 3 mm. Neither table says how the length was measured. (at row 6, Orange / Cheeto / Spanish / Asian Orange)
  • For the Florida Orange Locality culture, the hobbyist catalogue gives the adult length as about 3 to 4 mm. The table does not say how the length was measured. (at row 44, Florida Orange locality)