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| ⚫ | '''''Ptenothrix beta''''' is a species of springtail in the genus '']''. It is incredibly variable and ranges across the northwestern US.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Ptenothrix beta (K.Christiansen & P.Bellinger, 1981) |url=https://www.gbif.org/species/10853838 |access-date=2025-01-14 |website=www.gbif.org |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Species Ptenothrix beta |url=https://bugguide.net/node/view/470217 |access-date=2025-01-14 |website=bugguide.net |language=en}}</ref> | ||
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| ⚫ | '''''Ptenothrix beta''''' is a species of ] in the genus '']''. It is incredibly variable and ranges across the northwestern US.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Ptenothrix beta (K.Christiansen & P.Bellinger, 1981) |url=https://www.gbif.org/species/10853838 |access-date=2025-01-14 |website=www.gbif.org |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Species Ptenothrix beta |url=https://bugguide.net/node/view/470217 |access-date=2025-01-14 |website=bugguide.net |language=en}}</ref> | ||
| == Appearance == | == Appearance == | ||
| This species has a "bullet shaped" body. It is distinguished from other Ptenothrix by having three dark stripes with light lines separating them and a dark line on the butt. the overall coloration is light brown. It also has side bands towards the back.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=sageost |date=2024 |
This species has a "bullet shaped" body. It is distinguished from other Ptenothrix by having three dark stripes with light lines separating them and a dark line on the butt. the overall coloration is light brown. It also has side bands towards the back.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=sageost |date=December 2024 |title=Ptenothrix beta |url=https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/255940082 |access-date=2025-01-14 |website=iNaturalist |language=en}}</ref> | ||
| Some specimens sometimes have a Y shape towards the back which can cause confusion. others do not and just have side bands. |
Some specimens sometimes have a Y shape towards the back which can cause confusion. others do not and just have side bands.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Occurrence Detail 5008148814 |url=https://www.gbif.org/occurrence/5008148814 |access-date=2025-01-14 |website=www.gbif.org |language=en}}</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:41, 14 January 2025
Species of springtail
Ptenothrix beta is a species of springtail in the genus Ptenothrix. It is incredibly variable and ranges across the northwestern US.
Appearance
This species has a "bullet shaped" body. It is distinguished from other Ptenothrix by having three dark stripes with light lines separating them and a dark line on the butt. the overall coloration is light brown. It also has side bands towards the back.
Some specimens sometimes have a Y shape towards the back which can cause confusion. others do not and just have side bands.
References
- ^ "Ptenothrix beta (K.Christiansen & P.Bellinger, 1981)". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
- "Species Ptenothrix beta". bugguide.net. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
- sageost (December 2024). "Ptenothrix beta". iNaturalist. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
- "Occurrence Detail 5008148814". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 2025-01-14.