Bug Identifier
Springtail
Community identification

Springtail

Likely an entomobryomorph springtail (order-level identification only)

Order & Family
Collembola; family cannot be determined from the image
Size
Usually about 1–4 mm long.
See this bug in the Encyclopedia

Natural Habitat

Moist soil, leaf litter, compost, and other damp places; sometimes found indoors near moisture.

Diet & Feeding

Mostly feeds on fungi, algae, microbes, and decaying organic matter.

Behavior Patterns

Small, wingless soil-dwellers; many species escape danger by jumping with a forked appendage called a furcula.

Risks & Benefits

Harmless to people and pets; helps break down organic matter and recycle nutrients.