Springtail

Damp soil, leaf litter, decaying wood, and moist indoor areas like bathrooms and kitchens.

Fungi, decaying plant matter, algae, and microscopic organic debris.

They are wingless and use a specialized forked appendage called a furcula to spring significant distances when disturbed. They thrive in high-humidity environments.

Completely harmless to humans, pets, and structures. They act as beneficial decomposers in soil ecosystems, though large indoor populations indicate excess moisture.