Springtail

Damp environments, soil, leaf litter, decaying organic matter, and frequent moisture-prone areas indoors like bathrooms or kitchens.

Mostly detritivores, feeding on decaying plant material, fungi, mold, algae, and bacteria.

Possess a specialized tail-like appendage called a furcula that allows them to jump several inches when threatened. They are non-flying and thrive in high-humidity environments.

Harmless to humans, pets, and structures; they do not bite or sting. They are beneficial to the ecosystem as decomposers, though they can be considered a nuisance pest when they aggregate in large numbers indoors.