Globular Springtail

Natural Habitat

Typically found in moist environments like leaf litter, soil, moss, and decaying logs; frequently seen on snow (snow fleas) or on damp household surfaces.

Diet & Feeding

Mainly detritivores and fungivores, feeding on decaying organic matter, fungal spores, algae, and bacteria.

Behavior Patterns

Notable for their 'jumping' mechanism using a furcula (a tail-like appendage) to catapult themselves away from predators. They do not have a larval stage and look like miniature adults upon hatching.

Risks & Benefits

Harmless to humans, pets, and structures. They are beneficial for the ecosystem as they assist in the decomposition process and nutrient cycling in the soil.

Identified on: 1/10/2026