Moth fly & Springtail
Paul Iddon
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Psychodidae or Moth Flies are small true flies (Diptera) with short, hairy bodies and wings giving them a "furry" moth-like appearance. This is a species with whitish wings which are held parallel to each other rather than diverging and with a pronounced black transverse shade.
Commonly known as a springtail, these creatures can grow to 4mm long. The densely pigmented often yellowish third abdominal segment is characteristic, although the level of pigmentation is somewhat variable. They grow to around 4 mm so are just about recognisable with the naked eye. All the Orchesella species can have non-symmetrical antennae, possibly due to damage earlier in their life.
Paul.
Commonly known as a springtail, these creatures can grow to 4mm long. The densely pigmented often yellowish third abdominal segment is characteristic, although the level of pigmentation is somewhat variable. They grow to around 4 mm so are just about recognisable with the naked eye. All the Orchesella species can have non-symmetrical antennae, possibly due to damage earlier in their life.
Paul.
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i really like this one
BTW
what happen to the META info that we are used to get from you ?
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Brian v.
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Stumble - its more a fly than a moth. But they are fluffy for sure!
Bas - ta m8. This one was investigating a hole in a pebble - no way in though.
Brian, thanks again, appreciated m8.
Paul.
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