[large (2)] Hi everyone! I noticed we have great discussion topics for birds, arachnids, and other groups… so why not one for Collembola (springtails)? These tiny hexapods are found almost everywhere—soil, leaf litter, moss, compost piles, even snowfields—and yet they’re often overlooked despite…

I do like the “face” on this one…seems “happy” [image] https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/318083720 I would like to shoot more globular springtails like this one. https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/221057769 Holacanthellas are also pretty cool https://www.inaturalist.org/observati…

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/182215728 https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/88540254 I’ve got two species… a slender springtail And masses of purple plump springtails that completely cover mushrooms….

Content warning: dangerously cute bright orange springtail, click the link at your own risk. https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/326821537

[image] tcriley: a cat litter box to sift the leaves. Indeed it is!

Neanurids have always been some of my favourite springtails! Though I don’t come upon them very often. Here is a photo I took of the North American version of your springtail (basically, both are orange, both are common): https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/276658113

I have a Canon R10 with a Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens (I have to use the Canon EF to RF adapter as well). For lighting, I have a Godox V860III with a large AK diffuser. It’s not the most magnifying setup, but it’s fairly decent. It’s also pretty heavy, hard to hold with just one hand.

Not a good photo by any means, but here’s a cool Hypogastrura sp. (often called “snow fleas”) I found a couple days ago on a pumpkin (after Halloween I leave pumpkins out in the backyard so animals enjoy them). Anyone else find any cool Winter springtails? [large (6)]

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jjwsphotography December 12, 2025, 10:59pm 24

Great topic idea! I enjoy taking photos of springtails. Here are my favourites in the last couple of weeks.

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