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Orchesella cincta

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55.6514, 12.1978

Field Notes

Description:

The densely pigmented often yellowish third abdominal segment is characteristic, although the level of pigmentation is somewhat variable. They grow to around 4 mm so are just about recognisable with the naked eye. All the Orchesella species can have non-symmetrical antennae, possibly due to damage earlier in their life.

Habitat:

City park, bushes

Reference Links:

Orchesella cincta - Orchesella cincta | NatureSpot

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PublishedSeptember 16, 2013

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