Jumping Bristletail

Found in moist environments such as leaf litter, under bark, in rock crevices, and occasionally in coastal stone walls.

Feed primarily on algae, lichens, moss, and decaying organic matter.

Active at night; they are famous for their ability to jump up to 30 cm by snapping their abdomen against the ground. They undergo simple metamorphosis.

Harmless to humans; they pose no health risk and are not indoor pests. They benefit the ecosystem as decomposers by breaking down organic material.