Snow Flea (springtails) - Wildlife in Winter
By A Mystery Man Writer
Last updated 16 Jul 2024
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Phenology SpringMating takes place in the spring, after the snow melts. The female snow flea lays eggs in the soil. The eggs hatch into nymphs in about three weeks. SummerSnow fleas spend the summer in the soil and leaf litter, feeding on fungi and decaying plant matter. The nymphs continue to grow and go through
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