Pogonognathellus longicornis

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

Pogonognathellus longicornis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subclass: Collembola
Family: Tomoceridae
Genus: Pogonognathellus
Species:
P. longicornis
Binomial name
Pogonognathellus longicornis
(O.F.Müller, 1776)

It is approximately 9 millimetres (0.35 in) long with long antennae that curl in an unusual spiral shape when touched.[1][2][3][4][5]

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.[6][7]

Distribution

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

References
  1. Hopkin, Stephen P. (2007). A key to the Collembola (springtails) of Britain and Ireland. Shrewsbury: FSC. ISBN 978-1-85153-220-9. OCLC 123373806. § 224
  2. "Pogonognathellus longicornis | NatureSpot". www.naturespot.org.uk. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  3. "Genus Pogonognathellus". BugGuide.net. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  4. "Pogonognathellus longicornis Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  5. "Pogonognathellus longicornis". GBIF. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  6. Hopkin, Stephen P. (2007). A key to the Collembola (springtails) of Britain and Ireland. Shrewsbury: FSC. ISBN 978-1-85153-220-9. OCLC 123373806. § 122
  7. Pogonognathellus longicornis at Fauna Europaea
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