Globular Springtail

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

Identified on: 4/30/2026