Globular springtail

Natural Habitat

Damp environments including soil, leaf litter, moss, and decaying organic matter; occasionally found indoors in areas with high moisture such as bathrooms or potted plants.

Diet & Feeding

Mainly detritivorous, feeding on fungi, bacteria, algae, lichen, and decaying plant material.

Behavior Patterns

Notable for their 'furcula', a forked tail-like appendage used to spring great distances when threatened. They are non-social naturally but can aggregate in large numbers under ideal moisture conditions.

Risks & Benefits

Generally harmless to humans and pets as they do not bite, sting, or spread disease. They are beneficial to the ecosystem as decomposers, helping to recycle nutrients back into the soil.

Identified on: 12/30/2025