Springtail

Found in damp soil, leaf litter, decaying wood, and sometimes bathrooms or basements.

Fungi, decaying organic matter, algae, and pollen.

They are wingless and utilize a specialized forked appendage called a furcula to leap into the air when disturbed. They require high humidity to survive.

They are completely harmless to humans, pets, and structures. They act as beneficial decomposers in soil ecosystems.