Globular Springtail
Scientific Name: Dicyrtomina ornata (placeholder for family Sminthuridae)
Order & Family: Order: Collembola, Family: Sminthuridae
Size: 0.5 mm to 3 mm
Natural Habitat
Damp environments, leaf litter, decaying wood, and soil surfaces
Diet & Feeding
Fungi, algae, lichen, and decaying organic matter
Behavior Patterns
Possess a forked tail-like structure called a furcula used to jump long distances when threatened. They are typically active in moist conditions.
Risks & Benefits
They are harmless to humans and pets. They benefit the ecosystem by breaking down organic matter and cycling nutrients into the soil.
Identified on: 2/26/2026