Orange Springtails (Yuukianura aphoruroides) are a tropical, surface-active species known for their vivid orange coloration and strong visibility. These springtails have a more elongated body shape and develop in several shades of bright yellows and oranges.
They naturally retreat into the substrate under bright light and are most often found congregating in dimmer, humid areas, making them especially well-suited for shaded tropical bioactive environments.
Climate: Tropical
Activity: Surface-active (in the dark)
Visibility: High
Reproduction: Moderate
Cultured on sphagnum
Ready to use or expand into additional cultures
Basic care instructions included
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Orange Springtails (Yuukianura aphoruroides) are a tropical, surface-active species known for their vivid orange coloration and strong visibility. These springtails have a more elongated body shape and develop in several shades of bright yellows and oranges.
They naturally retreat into the substrate under bright light and are most often found congregating in dimmer, humid areas, making them especially well-suited for shaded tropical bioactive environments.