Family

Tomoceridae

Accepted Stable

Schäffer, 1896

2 species pages

About this group

Tomoceridae are large, long-legged springtails with a slender, elongate body. Peer-reviewed 1 Unchecked

Tomoceridae carry body scales, which give them a metallic or silvery look. Peer-reviewed 1 Unchecked

Tomoceridae have long antennae with the third and fourth segments divided into many small rings. Peer-reviewed 1 Unchecked

Tomoceridae have eyes, usually six or eight on each side. Peer-reviewed 1 Unchecked

Tomoceridae have a long, well-developed furca. Peer-reviewed 1 Unchecked

Feature	In this group	Status
Body form	Long and slim. The body is long and slim with clearly visible segments, long antennae and long legs.	Known
Scales	Scales present. The body is covered in flat scales that give a shimmer or a tiled look.	Known
Antenna length	Half the body to the whole body. The antennae are between half the body length and about as long as the body. Longer than the body. The antennae are clearly longer than the whole body.	Varies
Antenna segments	Divided into rings. At least one segment is split into small rings, which makes the antenna look jointed.	Known
Eyes	Eyes present. Dark eye patches sit on both sides of the head.	Known
Jumping organ	Long. A long furca reaches forward under the body, and the animal springs when disturbed.	Known

Rank: Family
Placed here by: Bellinger and others
Author and year: The Checklist of the Collembola of the World lists Tomoceridae Schäffer, 1896. Checked Oct 22, 2026.