Discover
Identify
Record
Isotomurus pseudopalustris
In the past this species was confused with other species in the "Isotomurus palustris" group. Identification features include three macrosetae in triangular configuration on sides of abd4. Dark broken dorsal midline with two characteristic pale dots either side of midline on abd4. Adults have some pigmentation on sides of abdomen, juveniles are paler.
Similar species include Isotomurus unifasciatus, Isotomurus palustris and Isotomurus plumosus. Isotomurus unifasciatus has a continuous dark line down its midline but is otherwise uniformly pale. Isotomurus palustris has a slightly discontinuous dorsal line and mottled patterning on the sides of its abdomen. Isotomurus plumosus has both an unbroken dark midline and lateral stripes.
A terrestrial species.
All year round, but peaking spring to autumn.
Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
Leicestershire & Rutland Map
Enter a town or village to see local records
MAP KEY:
Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2020+ | 2015-2019 | pre-2015
UK Map
Species profile
- Species group:
- Springtails & Bristletails
- Kingdom:
- Order:
- Family:
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 2
- First record:
- 07/04/2018 (Smith, Ann)
- Last record:
- 12/05/2018 (Cann, Alan)
Total records by month
% of records within its species group
10km squares with records
The latest images and records displayed below include those awaiting verification checks so we cannot guarantee that every identification is correct. Once accepted, the record displays a green tick.
In the Latest Records section, click on the header to sort A-Z, and again to sort Z-A. Use the header boxes to filter the list.