Springtail

Natural Habitat

Moist environments including soil, leaf litter, rotting wood, and damp surfaces inside homes like bathrooms or kitchen floors.

Diet & Feeding

Primarily feeds on decaying organic matter, fungi, algae, and bacteria.

Behavior Patterns

Known for their ability to jump long distances relative to their size using a tail-like appendage called a furcula. They are non-winged and crawl when not Jumping.

Risks & Benefits

Harmless to humans and pets as they do not bite or sting. They are beneficial to the ecosystem as decomposers that help recycle nutrients into the soil.

Identified on: 1/6/2026