Springtails.

[Paul Iddon]

These are actually both around about 1mm to 1.5mm in size - so that's small in every sense!

I have shown 2 of each image - the first of each is uncropped, and then one where I have cropped in a bit to see them a little more clearly.

Elongate bodied springtail: Isotomurus maculatus.

Globular springtail: (possibly Dicyrtomina ornata?)

If anyone can confirm or correctly ID, feel free to do so.


Both were very hard to get to - on top of the rain-sodden recycling bin, and I could barely even see them with the naked eye unless they moved!

Paul.

 

[Peter Dexter]

A very tough challenge to get good macros of those.

 

[Paul Iddon]

Indeed Peter - in fact I managed just 7 photo's - of which only these were any good - and then the rain started again, so I had to retreat indoors. Fortunately, the 2 gave me enough to work with.

Paul.

 

[Asher Kelman]

Interesting that you found two types near on another!

I accept that these are different species but it’s odd to find them together.

Asher

 

[Paul Iddon]

Interesting that you found two types near on another!

I accept that these are different species but it’s odd to find them together.

Asher

There are so many different species - until seen up close it's hard to know how many are the same (apart from their shapes).

Paul.