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.

1 day ago · They are known as springtails – an ancient group of invertebrates that evolved along with mosses and lichens dating back to more than 400 million years ago.

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 …

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 …

Springtails live in soil and on water and feed on decaying vegetable matter, sometimes damaging garden crops and mushrooms. The small (2 mm long), green-coloured lucerne flea …

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, …

Jan 5, 2026 · Understanding the Rapid Life Cycle of a Springtail Key Takeaway: The springtail life cycle is hemimetabolous (incomplete metamorphosis), bypassing the pupal stage. Its duration, …

2 days ago · Springtails are small (1 ⁄ 6 to 1 ⁄ 5 inch long) wingless insects that live in the soil but will enter homes, particularly during periods of vey wet or very hot, dry weather.