
Community identification
Globular Springtail
Sminthurinus sp.
- Order & Family
- Collembola; Sminthuridae
- Size
- 1 to 2 mm in length
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