Megan - Your creature is a springtail. Possibly a Seira species. Best wishes Tony
Dr A.G.Irwin 47 The Avenues Norwich Norfolk NR2 3PH England mobile: +44(0)7880707834 phone: +44(0)1603 453524 On 13 November 2015 at 19:23, Jablonski, Megan T CIV NHHC, NUM < megan.jablon...@navy.mil> wrote: > > This pest, approximately 1 mm long, was found along an outer wall in our > collections storage area. At first glance, I thought it was just another > springtail, but a look at him through the microscope suggested otherwise. > Can someone help me identify this little guy? > > > > Thank you! > > > > Megan Jablonski > > Collections Manager > > Puget Sound Navy Museum > > Naval History & Heritage Command > > 251 1st Street > > Bremerton, WA 98337 > > p. (360) 627-2288 > > f. (360) 627-2273 > > > > www.PugetSoundNavyMuseum.org > > www.history.navy.mil/PSNM > > www.facebook.com/pugetsoundnavymuseum > > > > FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY - PRIVACY SENSITIVE: ANY MISUSE OR UNAUTHORIZED > DISCLOSURE MAY RESULT IN BOTH CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES. > > > >
