Globular Springtail

Damp environments, including leaf litter, soil, rotting wood, and occasionally garden surfaces or equipment where moisture and fungus are present.

Mainly detritivores and microbivores, feeding on fungi, algae, decaying organic matter, and bacteria.

Known for a specialized tail-like appendage called a furcula that allows them to jump several inches when disturbed. They often aggregate in large numbers in moist areas.

They are harmless to humans, pets, and structures. They benefit the ecosystem as decomposers, helping to break down organic matter and enrich the soil.