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Calvatomina nr. superba

First recorded in the UK in 2008. It resembles Calvatomina superba, a springtail found in New Zealand, but is a different species. It is thought to have been imported on plant material.
First recorded in the UK in 2008. It resembles Calvatomina superba, a springtail found in New Zealand, but is a different species. It is thought to have been imported on plant material.
Springtail [i]Calvatomina nr. superba[/i] on a headstone in a churchyard. Staffordshire, March 2016. Note typical mar…

Calvatomina nr. superba

Springtail Calvatomina nr. superba on a headstone in a churchyard. Staffordshire, March 2016. Note typical markings on rear of abdomen.
Photo: Calvatomina nr. superba. Springtail Calvatomina nr. superba on a headstone in a churchyard. Staffordshire, March 2016. Note typical markings on rear of abdomen.
Springtail [i]Calvatomina nr. superba[/i] on a headstone in a churchyard. Staffordshire, February 2016.

Calvatomina nr. superba

Springtail Calvatomina nr. superba on a headstone in a churchyard. Staffordshire, February 2016.
Photo: Calvatomina nr. superba. Springtail Calvatomina nr. superba on a headstone in a churchyard. Staffordshire, February 2016.
Springtail [i]Calvatomina nr. superba[/i] on a headstone in a churchyard. Staffordshire, January 2016.

Calvatomina nr. superba

Springtail Calvatomina nr. superba on a headstone in a churchyard. Staffordshire, January 2016.
Photo: Calvatomina nr. superba. Springtail Calvatomina nr. superba on a headstone in a churchyard. Staffordshire, January 2016.
Springtail [i]Calvatomina nr. superba[/i] on a headstone in a churchyard. Staffordshire, January 2016.

Calvatomina nr. superba

Springtail Calvatomina nr. superba on a headstone in a churchyard. Staffordshire, January 2016.
Photo: Calvatomina nr. superba. Springtail Calvatomina nr. superba on a headstone in a churchyard. Staffordshire, January 2016.
Springtail [i]Calvatomina nr. superba[/i] on a headstone in a churchyard. Staffordshire, January 2016.

Calvatomina nr. superba

Springtail Calvatomina nr. superba on a headstone in a churchyard. Staffordshire, January 2016.
Photo: Calvatomina nr. superba. Springtail Calvatomina nr. superba on a headstone in a churchyard. Staffordshire, January 2016.

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