
Community identification
Globular Springtail
Sminthuridae spp.
- Order & Family
- Collembola: Sminthuridae
- Size
- 1 to 3 millimeters
Natural Habitat
Damp environments, including leaf litter, soil, moss, and decaying logs
Diet & Feeding
Detritus, fungi, spores, and decaying plant material
Behavior Patterns
Notable for their 'jumping' ability using a furcula; they are most active in high-moisture conditions and often aggregate in large groups
Risks & Benefits
Harmless to humans; they benefit the ecosystem by recycling nutrients and breaking down organic matter in the soil