Springtail
Scientific Name: Collembola (subclass)
Order & Family: Order: Poduromorpha, Entomobryomorpha, or Symphypleona; Families vary (e.g., Isotomidae)
Size: 1 to 6 mm (0.04 to 0.24 inches)
Natural Habitat
Moist environments including soil, leaf litter, rotting wood, and damp indoor areas like bathrooms or basements.
Diet & Feeding
Mainly detritivores, feeding on decaying organic matter, fungi, algae, and bacteria.
Behavior Patterns
Known for their ability to 'jump' using a tail-like structure called a furcula. They are wingless and require high humidity to survive.
Risks & Benefits
Harmless to humans and pets; they do not bite or sting. They are highly beneficial to ecosystems as decomposers that help recycle nutrients.
Identified on: 1/3/2026