Fasciosminthurus quinquefasciatus, the zebra springtail, is a species of Eurasian springtail in the genus Fasciosminthurus that has spread to many countries around the world, including North America.
This species is characterized by a brown body, and white stripes, that have been compared to a zebra's patterning. The white stripes also are in many cases outlined by black stripes. the antenna have 4 segments.
This species feeds off of wood and dead plant matter.
This species is for the most part found in gravel trails or similar urban localities.
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