This insect has a spring- or catapult-like mechanism under the abdomen, which allows it to jump away when it senses danger. A beneficial insect in the soil, where it feeds on fungi, it can become a houseplant pest indoors. Usually found in moist areas or on swimming pools. 2 pages.
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Title
Springtails
Creators
Arthur L. Antonelli (Author)
Sharon Collman (Author)
Academic Unit
Publications, WSU Extension
Series
Extension bulletin (Washington State University. Extension); EB1510
Publisher
Washington State University Extension; Pullman, Washington
Identifiers
99900502131501842
Copyright
In copyright ; openAccess ; http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ ; http://purl.org/eprint/accessRights/OpenAccess