Blue-Bean vs Collembola

Lupinus perennis compared with Folsomides angularis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Blue-Bean Collembola
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Collembola (springtail)
Order Fabales (Legumes & Allies) Entomobryomorpha (Entomobryomorpha)
Family Fabaceae Isotomidae
Genus Lupinus Folsomides
Species Lupinus perennis Folsomides angularis

Conservation Status

Blue-Bean

NE — Not Evaluated

Collembola

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Blue-Bean Collembola
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blue-Bean

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (India), Europe (7 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

Collembola

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Blue-Bean

The Blue-Bean (Lupinus perennis) is a species in the genus Lupinus. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Its geographic range includes Widely distributed across Asia (India), Europe (7 countries), and North America (Canada, United States)..

Collembola

<em>Folsomides angularis</em>, commonly referred to as Collembola in reference to its broader taxonomic order, is a springtail species belonging to the genus <em>Folsomides</em>. Springtails are among the most abundant hexapods in terrestrial ecosystems, playing important roles in soil decomposition and nutrient cycling. This species has been documented in Europe, with records from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, as well as North America, where it is known from the United States. It typically inhabits soil, leaf litter, and decaying organic matter, and is capable of tolerating a range of environmental conditions. Springtails of this group are detritivores, feeding on decomposing plant material, fungal hyphae, and microorganisms, though specific dietary data for <em>Folsomides angularis</em> are not detailed in current records. The species has not been formally assessed for conservation status. Biological traits of this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature. Its small body size and cryptic lifestyle make detailed ecological study challenging.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

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