Springtails in July

Pogonognathellus longicornis

Although July is pretty much the low point in the springtail calendar, the contrast between this year and last year is stark. While we've had the hottest ever day, we've also had plenty of rain and moderate temperatures. Out and about I've been finding springtails pretty much everywhere, recording the following species at the number of sites shown:

Entomobrya nivalis: 7
Deuterosminthurus pallipes: 4
Entomobrya nicoleti: 4
Orchesella cincta: 2
Entomobrya multifasciata: 1
Isotoma viridis: 1
Pogonognathellus longicornis: 1
Tomocerus minor: 1

Springtails about, but nothing of great interest. However, this has to count as a good July for springtails.