Snow flea

Damp soil, leaf litter, and on the surface of snow in forested areas.

Decaying organic matter, fungi, and microscopic plants (algae and lichen).

Active in winter, often seen jumping on snow using a tail-like structure called a furcula. They thrive in cold temperatures due to an anti-freeze protein.

Harmless to humans, pets, and structures. They are beneficial to the ecosystem as decomposers, breaking down organic matter into nutrients for the soil.