Globular Springtail

Damp environments including leaf litter, soil, underneath wooden logs, and mossy areas; often found indoors in kitchens or bathrooms.

Opportunistic feeders consuming decaying plant matter, fungi, mold, algae, and bacteria.

Active year-round; known for their ‘furcula’ (tail-like structure) used to launch themselves into the air to escape predators. They require high humidity to prevent desiccation.

Harmless to humans, pets, and household structures; they do not bite or sting. They are beneficial to ecosystems as decomposers that help recycle nutrients into the soil.