Springtails, an ancient arthropod, are commonly found in snow at this time of year. Here's what gave them the nickname, "snow ...

As warmer days begin to prevail in North Texas, residents may see tiny black critters emerging from the melting snow and ice.

These tiny black bugs are springtails, known colloquially as snow fleas and scientifically as Collembola, according to ...

After winter storms, the insects often appear in large groups. But experts say they’re nothing to worry about.

Springtails, a harmless arthropod, are typically found in snow during the winter. Here's what to know about them.

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From water and trees, to fall leaf litter and the snows of winter, springtails are some of the most abundant and acrobatic arthropods on Earth. “They’re really common soil animals that live and sort ...

Despite what you might say when drunk, you’re not the best backflipper in the world. That honor belongs to a tiny little bug called a globular springtail, whose superfast backflips have now been ...

You may have been impressed by the gymnastics on display in Paris this summer, but a common backyard bug can top anything on display at the Porte de La Chapelle Arena. At least, that's according to a ...