In leaf litter, Yaeger Mesa, Cleveland National Forest, Orange County, CA. 12/29/07. © Peter J. Bryant

Springtail

Isotoma viridis

Colour form annulata (dark segment margins)

Approx. length 2.8 mm

Collembola

Identified by Frans Janssens

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In leaf litter, Yaeger Mesa, Cleveland National Forest, Orange County, CA. 12/29/07. © Peter J. Bryant
Underside showing furca (jumping organ) beneath abdomen.
In leaf litter, Yaeger Mesa, Cleveland National Forest, Orange County, CA. 12/29/07. © Peter J. Bryant

Side view showing furca beneath abdomen.
In leaf litter, Yaeger Mesa, Cleveland National Forest, Orange County, CA. 12/29/07. © Peter J. Bryant