Globular Springtail

Natural Habitat

Damp environments including soil, leaf litter, greenhouses, and occasionally damp indoor areas like bathrooms or basements.

Diet & Feeding

Primarily fungivorous and detritivorous, feeding on fungi, algae, spores, and decaying organic matter.

Behavior Patterns

Known for their ability to jump long distances using a specialized forked appendage called a furcula; they thrive in high-humidity conditions and often aggregate in large numbers.

Risks & Benefits

Harmless to humans, pets, and structures; they are beneficial to the ecosystem as decomposers that help recycle nutrients into the soil.

Identified on: 2/4/2026