Springtail Behaviour & Identification Guides

Identify springtails by body shape, antennae, movement, the furcula and collophore, plus the habitat clues beginners should look for.

What Is a Springtail Collophore?

The collophore is a small underside structure on springtails that...
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What Is a Springtail Furcula?

The furcula is the springtail’s forked escape organ: a tiny...
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Are Springtails Insects?

Springtails are closely related to insects, but they are not...
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Can Springtails Drown?

Springtails can float on water for a while because their...
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Why Do Springtails Jump?

Springtails jump because they use the furcula as a rapid...
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