
Community identification
Globular Springtail
Dicyrtomina ornata (example genus)
- Order & Family
- Order Symphypleona, Family Dicyrtomidae
- Size
- 1 - 3 mm
Natural Habitat
Damp environments, leaf litter, soil, and occasionally indoor surfaces with high humidity like bathrooms
Diet & Feeding
Fungi, algae, lichens, and decaying organic matter
Behavior Patterns
Possess a furcula (forked tail-like appendage) used to jump long distances when threatened. They are active year-round in moist spots.
Risks & Benefits
They are harmless to humans, pets, and structures. Benefits ecosystems by breaking down organic matter and cycling nutrients in soil.