Hypogastrura viatica
Description
This is a small, rather matt greyish springtail, sometimes showing a violet or purple tinge.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Occurs in sites rich in organic matter including sewage sludge, rotting leaf litter, compost and other similar situations.
When to see it
All year round.
UK Status
Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
David NichollsThornton Church02 January 2015
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