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Hypogastrura nivicola
Appear as large patches of "dirt" on the snow. When you bend over and take a closer look, you can see them moving -- appearing and disappearing -- as they quickly jump around.
On the forest floor, mostly around the trunks of oak trees.
Spotted on Feb 14, 2013
Submitted on Feb 28, 2013
3 Comments
That or mabye Spring is coming early
Yes they are a kind of springtail. We have been seeing them more often this winter than any other. Maybe because we have had more snow cover and milder temps?
Are they a kind of thrip or springtails? That's a cool sight!