The most common species in the hobby, often sold under the name “temperate springtail.” An essential for any cleanup crew collection. This species is commonly used as a model species in scientific studies. Reproduces asexually via parthenogenesis.

-

Folsomia candida is a fantastic cleanup crew in moist or humid environments. They have a great appetite and are the most commonly used cleanup crew springtail. This species does not like to roam onto dry ground and does not tolerate low humidity. See the Cleanup Crew Guides for more information: www.springtails.us/cleanup-crew-guides

-

Culture Folsomia candida on Springtail Clay, charcoal, soil, or Springtail Plaster. Feed yeast, dry rice, or Springtails US springtail food mixes. See the Care Guides for more information: www.springtails.us/care-guides

-

Current restock schedule: Weekly (usually Tuesday nights)

Ships on Springtail Clay, can be cultured in the cups they ship in. Up to 500 ship in one cup, orders of 600+ will ship in multiple cups.

-

Original collection site of this lineage is unknown. Common in soil and cave environments. Range/distribution global.

-

Max size: ~3mm

-

Identification: Confirmed by habitus; final abdominal segments fused, large size.