Globular Springtail

Damp environments, soil, leaf litter, decaying plant matter, or on indoor surfaces with high moisture/humidity like sinks and bathrooms.

Fungi, algae, detritus, and decaying organic matter.

Notable for their 'furcula', a forked appendage used to catapult themselves into the air when threatened. They are known to aggregate in large numbers in moist areas.

They are harmless to humans, pets, and structures. They benefit the ecosystem by breaking down organic matter and cycling nutrients into the soil.