Hey all, I’ve had this terrarium for a while now, maybe around 2.5 months. I’ve added a few bugs in there on purpose – white springtails and pearl isopods. Yesterday, I put a slice of zucchini in there to treat the isopods, but today I looked and I found these little guys. I’ve seen them before on the leaf litter, but wasn’t able to identify them then. What are they?? Should I be worried ?
by pussycomrade
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They look like globular springtails
*Sminthurinus atrapallidus* is my guess. I’d say almost certainly *Sminthurinus* sp.
Friends. Little bowling balls.
It looks like the zucchini has a tiny face 🥹
I’m jealous
Oh my god, globular springtails?? You’re so lucky!
You hit the jackpot, those are globular springtails, your new best friends
Cute little friend bugs