• Pearlescent Springtails (Lepidocyrtus Sp.) - MI Beneficials
  • Pearlescent Springtails (Lepidocyrtus Sp.) - MI Beneficials
  • Pearlescent Springtails (Lepidocyrtus Sp.) - MI Beneficials
  • Pearlescent Springtails (Lepidocyrtus Sp.) - MI Beneficials
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MI Beneficials

Pearlescent Springtails (Lepidocyrtus Sp.)

Pearlescent Springtails (Lepidocyrtus Sp.)

$12.50 USD
$12.50 USD
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Size

These extremely fast moving, shiny springtails are an excellent addition to a range of bioactive ecosystems because of their ability to tolerate moist soil to dry substrate. 

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.

Every order includes a MI Beneficials, custom 3" vinyl Pearlescent Springtail sticker!

Ideal Conditions: 

70-80 degrees Fahrenheit

Prefers dry, surface conditions


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 Recommendation: Simply pour them into your desired substrate and tap container.

Food Options

Use Temperate Springtail Super Food for the following species:

  1. White Springtails (Folsomia candida or Collembola)
  2. Blue Podura Springtails (Proisotoma minuta)
  3. Bylas Ant Springtails (Pseudosinella violenta)
  4. Pearlescent Springtails (Lepidocyrtus)
  5. Yellow "Albino" Springtails (Ceratophysella)
  6. Lilac Springtails (Ceratophysella)
  7. Micro-Gold Springtails (Lepidocyrtus sp.)
  8. White Albino Springtails (Ceratophysella)

Use Tropical Springtail Super Food for the following species:

  1. Red Springtails (Lobella)
  2. Florida Orange Springtails (Neanura growae)
  3. Orange Springtails (Yuukianura aphoruroides)
  4. Giant Silver Bullet Springtails (Pogonognathellus dubius)
  5. Globular Cave Springtails (Arrhopalites caecus)
  6. Quicksilver Springtails (Tomocerus vulgaris)

Storage

Cultures should be stored between 65 and 82 degrees Farenheit

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

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