Globular Springtail

Natural Habitat

Found in damp environments including leaf litter, soil, decaying wood, and sometimes indoors on surfaces with high moisture or humidity.

Diet & Feeding

Opportunistic feeders primarily consuming fungal hyphae, spores, bacteria, and decaying organic matter.

Behavior Patterns

Active throughout the year; they possess a specialized tail-like appendage called a furcula that allows them to jump several inches in the air when threatened.

Risks & Benefits

They pose no risk to humans, pets, or structural integrity. They provide a significant benefit to the ecosystem by breaking down organic material and cycling nutrients back into the soil.

Identified on: 1/4/2026