Pogonognathellus longicornis explained

Pogonognathellus longicornis (former names: Tomocerus longicornis or Podura longicornis) is a common species of springtail present in Europe.

It is approximately 9mm long with long antennae that curl in an unusual spiral shape when touched.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Description

Pogonognathellus longicornis is a very large species of springtail, reaching up to 9 millmeters in length. Its antennae are much longer than the body and break easily. It is identified by the empodium's filament reaching beyond the claw of the foot. It is grey-brown with blue pigment on the femur.^[4]

Distribution

Pogonognathellus longicornis is found in Western Europe. It is known from The Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Notes and References

1. Book: Hopkin, Stephen P. . A key to the Collembola (springtails) of Britain and Ireland . 2007 . FSC . 978-1-85153-220-9 . Shrewsbury . 123373806. § 224
2. Web site: Pogonognathellus longicornis NatureSpot . 2023-04-17 . www.naturespot.org.uk.
3. Web site: Genus Pogonognathellus . 2023-04-17 . BugGuide.net.
4. Book: Hopkin, Stephen P. . A key to the Collembola (springtails) of Britain and Ireland . 2007 . FSC . 978-1-85153-220-9 . Shrewsbury . 123373806. § 122