Globular Springtail

Natural Habitat

Damp environments, leaf litter, moss, and vertical surfaces like moist siding or house walls

Diet & Feeding

Fungi, algae, lichens, and decaying organic matter

Behavior Patterns

They are known for their ability to jump using a tail-like appendage called a furcula. They often aggregate in large numbers on damp surfaces during humid conditions.

Risks & Benefits

They are harmless to humans, pets, and structural wood. They are beneficial decomposers in the ecosystem and serve as a food source for small predators, though they can be minor household nuisances if they gather in large numbers indoors.

Identified on: 2/19/2026