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

These ancient arthropods are commonly found in snow at this time of year. Here's what gave them the nickname "snow flea." ...

With the cold, wet weather across Metro Detroit, some residents have noticed tiny black bugs jumping around on snow and ...

As warmer days begin to prevail in North Texas, residents may see tiny black critters emerging from the melting snow and ice. While the sight might be unsettling, these so-called snow fleas are ...

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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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 ...

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 ...