Vesicephalus Explained

Vesicephalus is a genus of globular springtails in the family Katiannidae. There are at least four described species in Vesicephalus.

Species

These four species belong to the genus Vesicephalus:

• Vesicephalus crossleyi Snider, RJ, 1985
• Vesicephalus europaeus Ardanaz & Pozo, 1986
• Vesicephalus longisetis (Guthrie, 1903)
• Vesicephalus occidentalis (Mills, 1935)

Further reading

• Effects of transgenic herbicide-resistant soybean varieties and systems on surface-active springtails (Entognatha: Collembola). 2002. Bitzer . Royce J.. Buckelew . Lamar D.. Pedigo . Larry P.. Environmental Entomology. 31. 3. 449–461. 10.1603/0046-225X-31.3.449.