A jumping bristletail, <em>Trigoniophthalmus alternatus</em>, in Howard Co., Maryland (6/25/2015). This represents of new order, <em>Archaeognatha</em>, of insects for MBP! (Photo ID: 25137 - Psn: 10)

A jumping bristletail, Trigoniophthalmus alternatus, in Howard Co., Maryland (6/25/2015). This represents of new order, Archaeognatha, of insects for MBP!

View Record Details Photo by Richard Orr MBP List

<em>Trigoniophthalmus alternatus</em> in Montgomery Co., Maryland (8/18/2021). (Photo ID: 619134 - Psn: 20)

Trigoniophthalmus alternatus in Montgomery Co., Maryland (8/18/2021).

View Record Details Photo by Jim Moore MBP List

<em>Trigoniophthalmus alternatus</em> in Garrett Co., Maryland (4/23/2016). (Photo ID: 47628 - Psn: 25)

Trigoniophthalmus alternatus in Garrett Co., Maryland (4/23/2016).

View Record Details Photo by Rick Borchelt MBP List

<em>Trigoniophthalmus alternatus</em> on Smoky-eye Boulder Lichen in Howard Co., Maryland (6/25/2015). (Photo ID: 25139 - Psn: 30)

Trigoniophthalmus alternatus on Smoky-eye Boulder Lichen in Howard Co., Maryland (6/25/2015).

View Record Details Photo by Bonnie Ott MBP List

<em>Trigoniophthalmus alternatus</em> in Washington Co., Maryland (8/5/2014). (c) Birder20714, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 805512 - Psn: 44)

Trigoniophthalmus alternatus in Washington Co., Maryland (8/5/2014). (c) Birder20714, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

View Record Details Photo by Jim Stasz MBP List

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Status

"This species was introduced from Europe sometime around 1911. It has been spreading in the Northeastern United States ever since. In the North American population the parthenogenetic females reproduce without the need for males" (Richard Orr).

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A jumping bristletail, Trigoniophthalmus alternatus, in Howard Co., Maryland (6/25/2015). This represents of new order, Archaeognatha, of insects for MBP! View Record Details Media by Richard Orr.

Trigoniophthalmus alternatus in Montgomery Co., Maryland (8/18/2021). View Record Details Media by Jim Moore.

Trigoniophthalmus alternatus in Garrett Co., Maryland (4/23/2016). View Record Details Media by Rick Borchelt.

Trigoniophthalmus alternatus on Smoky-eye Boulder Lichen in Howard Co., Maryland (6/25/2015). View Record Details Media by Bonnie Ott.

Trigoniophthalmus alternatus in Washington Co., Maryland (8/5/2014). (c) Birder20714, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Jim Stasz.