Springtails are wingless insects, thin and elongated, about 1/16 of an inch. They can be found on top of the soil or walking on the edges of the pot, or in the saucer, if the pot has drainage holes. They are generally harmless to plants, as they feed on decaying organic matter and fungi. Some species may damage plants by chewing on the roots and seedling leaves. Even in the case of species that eat plants, with mature plants the damage is rarely sufficient to get you worried. ⠀ People who are in

This #forestfriday check out these tiny denizens of the forest: springtails! Also called snow fleas, these little guys aren't actually fleas at all, they're helpful decomposers. They're always around, but are easiest to see when they hop around on top of snow on warm days. Have you spotted any snowfleas lately? #signsofspring #springtails | Northeast Wilderness Trust