Bug Identifier
Globular Springtail
Community identification

Globular Springtail

Sminthurinus sp.

Order & Family
Collembola; Sminthuridae
Size
1 to 2 mm in length
See this bug in the Encyclopedia

Natural Habitat

Leaf litter, damp soil, gardens, and urban settings

Diet & Feeding

Decomposing organic matter, fungi, and bacterial films

Behavior Patterns

Possess a specialized tail-like appendage called a furcula for jumping high distances when threatened

Risks & Benefits

Harmless to humans; beneficial for ecosystem health as they recycle nutrients in soil