Springtails are found worldwide and there are likely to be around 2000 species in Australia. They have soft bodies, sometimes hairs (setae) or scales. Many species have the ability to jump when they have been disturbed.
Direct family links A-Z
Bourletiellidae Dicyrtomidae Entomobryidae Hypogastruridae Isotomidae Katiannidae Neanuridae Onychiuridae Paronellidae Sminthuridae Tomoceridae
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Order Neelipleona
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References
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Womersley, H. 1939. Primitive Insects of South Australia. Silverfish, Springtails, and their Allies. Frank Trigg, Government Printer, Adelaide.