Micro-Gold Springtails (Lepidocyrtus Sp.)
Micro-Gold Springtails (Lepidocyrtus Sp.)
These small, fast and BEAUTIFUL springtails are a reflective gold color that flashes colors of purple of blue as they move.
They rear very well on clay cultures, but can be incorporated into soil substrates and bio-active containers to really enhance your Clean Up Crew.
These springtails are surface runners and are a great combination with soil dwelling species like Thai Red, Florida Orange or Globular Cave Springtails.
These 2oz cultures will ship on a mixture of clay and soil substrate.
Ideal Conditions:
70-80 degrees Fahrenheit
Prefers dry, surface conditions
Shipping
Shipping
UPS Ground, 2-Day Air and Overnight orders will ship Monday - Wednesday.
The order cutoff is 12pm est (9am pst) on Wednesday and all orders received after this time will ship the following Monday.
This is to ensure packages of live goods don't get stuck over the weekend in transit.
Application Instructions
Application Instructions
Application Recommendation: Simply pour them into your desired substrate and tap container.
Food Options
Food Options
Use Temperate Springtail Super Food for the following species:
- White Springtails (Folsomia candida or Collembola)
- Blue Podura Springtails (Proisotoma minuta)
- Bylas Ant Springtails (Pseudosinella violenta)
- Pearlescent Springtails (Lepidocyrtus)
- Yellow "Albino" Springtails (Ceratophysella)
- Lilac Springtails (Ceratophysella)
- Micro-Gold Springtails (Lepidocyrtus sp.)
- White Albino Springtails (Ceratophysella)
Use Tropical Springtail Super Food for the following species:
Storage
Storage
Cultures should be stored between 65 and 82 degrees Farenheit
Returns and Replacements
Returns and Replacements
We cannot offer any returns on any beneficial insects or predatory mites.
If there is any issues with your order, please contact us immediately via email at mark@mibeneficials.com