Globular Springtail (or Slender Springtail)
Scientific Name: Entomobrya nivalis (likely species)
Order & Family: Collembola; Entomobryidae
Size: 1 to 6 mm in length
Natural Habitat
Damp environments, leaf litter, soil, under bark, and often found indoors in high-humidity areas like bathrooms or kitchens.
Diet & Feeding
Primarily fungivores and detritivores, eating mold, fungal spores, algae, and decaying organic matter.
Behavior Patterns
Active year-round; known for a forked appendage called a furcula that allows them to 'jump' great distances when threatened. They are sensitive to desiccation and seek out moisture.
Risks & Benefits
Harmless to humans, pets, and structures. They do not bite or sting. Benefit the ecosystem by breaking down organic matter and controlling fungal growth.
Identified on: 5/16/2026