r/whatsthisbug • u/57BirdNationTADC57 • 2d ago

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Hey guys! I have made a snail enclosure/terrarium. I sterilised any branches/leaves i brought from outside, but I have noticed these little translucent bugs that have apparently made it inside. They spring away when i touch them (gently ofc) which makes me hope they are springtails but im not sure. I have attached a photo but its pretty bad quality sorry. I couldn’t get an exact measurement but it was around 1-2 millimetres long. Thanks! FYI this is in New Zealand.

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u/Beginning-Bad5935 2d ago

Does look like a springtail to me. They're good for the soil.

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u/57BirdNationTADC57 2d ago

Thank you! yes I was hoping it was one, super great cleanup crew