Springtail

Damp environments, soil, leaf litter, decaying organic matter, and sometimes indoor areas like bathrooms or kitchens with high humidity.

Detritivorous; feeding on fungi, mold, bacteria, algae, and decaying plant matter.

Known for a forked tail-like appendage called a furcula used to catapult themselves into the air to jump away from predators. They are non-winged hexapods that require moisture to survive.

Harmless to humans, pets, and structures. They are beneficial to ecosystems as decomposers that help recycle nutrients into the soil; however, they can be nuisance pests indoors if moisture levels are high.