Elongate-bodied Springtail

Damp environments, including leaf litter, soil, rotting wood, and occasionally interior walls near sources of moisture like kitchens or bathrooms.

Mainly fungal hyphae, spores, bacteria, algae, and decaying organic matter.

Notable for their 'furca', a specialized tail-like appendage used to spring or catapult themselves into the air to escape predators. They are most active in high humidity.

No risk to humans; they do not bite, sting, or spread disease. Benefits the ecosystem by aiding in the decomposition process and nutrient cycling in soil.