Globular Springtail or Slender Springtail

Damp environments, soil, leaf litter, decaying wood, and sometimes bathrooms or basements in homes.

Fungi, algae, decaying plant matter, pollen, and bacteria.

They are wingless hexapods known for their ability to jump using a specialized ventral appendage called a furca. They thrive in high humidity.

Completely harmless to humans, pets, and structures. They do not bite, sting, or transmit diseases. They are beneficial decomposers that help enrich the soil.