This species is tiny, even for Lepidocyrtus, but look closely and their beautiful striped colors emerge.

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Lepidocyrtus fimicolus is currently unproven as a cleanup crew species, but they may complement other species in high to moderate humidity environments. See the Cleanup Crew Guides for more information: www.springtails.us/cleanup-crew-guides

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

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Current restock schedule: Weekly (usually Saturday nights)

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Ships on damp paper towel. See the "Springtail Shipping Methods" section on the FAQ page to learn why I use paper towel and how to transfer them to a culture.

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Adult size: ~1mm

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Identification: confirmed via habitus.