Bug Identifier
Globular Springtail
Community identification

Globular Springtail

Dicyrtomina ornata (example genus)

Order & Family
Order Symphypleona, Family Dicyrtomidae
Size
1 - 3 mm
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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.