Ptenothrix beta
| Ptenothrix beta | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Collembola |
| Order: | Symphypleona |
| Family: | Dicyrtomidae |
| Genus: | Ptenothrix |
| Species: | P. beta
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| Binomial name | |
| Ptenothrix beta (Christiansen, K & Bellinger, P, 1981)
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Ptenothrix beta is a species of springtail in the genus Ptenothrix. It is incredibly variable and ranges across the northwestern US.[1][2]
This species is identified by its broken up distinct carrot shaped pattern, with whiteish sideburns interlaced with dark brown. There is also a distinct "Saudi Arabia" pattern in the brown sideburns. The antenna are extremely similar to that of Ptenotrix delongi, but are a lot less hairy.[3][2]
References
- ^ "Ptenothrix beta (K.Christiansen & P.Bellinger, 1981)". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
- ^ a b "Species Ptenothrix beta". bugguide.net. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
- ^ Pete, Lypkie (July 12, 2025). "Visually identifying Ptenothrix beta".