Snow Flea

Leaf litter and soil, often visible on snow during late winter/early spring

Decaying organic matter, fungi spores, and algae

Known for their ability to jump using a tail-like structure called a furcula; they aggregate in large numbers on snow surfaces as temperatures rise to find food and mates.

Harmless to humans, pets, and homes; they are beneficial decomposers that help break down organic material into nutrients for the soil.