
Community identification
Globular springtail (likely)
Dicyrtomina sp. (tentative)
- Order & Family
- Collembola; Dicyrtomidae
- Size
- About 1–3 mm long; the pictured specimen appears roughly 2 mm.
Natural Habitat
Moist leaf litter, soil, moss, compost, and damp surfaces; often found indoors near humidity or decaying organic matter.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds mainly on fungi, algae, bacteria, and decaying organic material rather than blood or living tissue.
Behavior Patterns
Wingless and moisture-dependent, it commonly jumps using a forked abdominal furcula when disturbed. It reproduces in damp organic substrates and may aggregate in large numbers.
Risks & Benefits
Harmless to people, pets, clothing, and stored food; it does not bite or parasitize humans. It contributes to decomposition and nutrient cycling, though indoor infestations can indicate excess moisture.