Globular Springtail

Found on the surface of still freshwater ponds, puddles, and slow-moving streams, as well as damp soil and leaf litter near water.

Microscopic algae, fungi, bacteria, and decaying organic matter found on water surfaces or damp soil.

Capable of using a specialized forked appendage called a furca to leap several times its body length when disturbed. Globular springtails often aggregate on water surfaces.

Completely harmless to humans, pets, and structures. They benefit the ecosystem by recycling nutrients and breaking down decaying organic matter.