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Springtail

Springtail
Introduction

Springtails are white, gray, or light-colored measuring about 1/16 inches long. They have a distinctive head with long antennae. Springtails get their name from a forked appendage attached to the end of the abdomen that allows them to spring forward like a flea. They have no wings.

Biology

Springtails are always found in very humid situations. They are found in places like the bathroom, kitchens, around drains, potted plants, etc. They usually do not do any damage to anything. 

Habits

They feed on algae, fungi, decaying vegetable matter, and some consume living plants and dead animal matter.

Springtail