Springtails (class Collembola) form the largest of the three lineages of modern hexapods that are no longer considered insects, i.e. Protura, Diplura and Collembola.

Springtails are small, wingless insects that live in moist soil and decaying plant material. They don't bite or sting, but they can be a nuisance to homeowners because they can breed quickly and travel …

Jan 23, 2025 · Springtails are a type of tiny insect that is commonly found in moist, rich soil. Though they are harmless to humans, they can become nuisance pests in large numbers.

Dec 9, 2024 · Springtails are tiny, wingless arthropods of the class Collembola belonging to the subphylum Hexapoda. They form the largest of the three lineages of hexapods, having segmented …

4 days ago · In virtually every piece of land on Earth—from near the summit of Mount Everest to Antarctica to caves nearly 2,000 meters underground—live tiny critters that have shaped the health …

Jul 22, 2025 · Springtails are tiny, jumping insects that thrive in moist environments and play a vital role in soil health and decomposition. With hundreds of species worldwide, they vary in shape, color, and …

Springtails are common insects that live in leaf litter, compost piles and lawn soils, recycling dead plant material into nutrients to fertilize your lawn. Only about a millimeter long, springtails are rarely seen, …

Aug 21, 2025 · Springtails are tiny, often overlooked invertebrates found globally in diverse environments. Despite their sometimes alarming appearance in large numbers, springtails are …

Though considered insects by some people, springtails (Collembola) belong to a more primitive group of arthropods, called the Ellipura. Springtails inhabit many different regions of the world, and are even …

Aug 5, 2023 · Springtails exist in nearly all environments and can be easy to find and collect if you have the patience for it!