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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In virtually every piece of land on Earth—from near the summit of Mount Everest to Antarctica to caves nearly 2,000 meters ...

A good class pet is active during the school day, comfortable with the average temperature and humidity in the building, and safe to handle, Hrin said. It’s easier to meet those criteria with insects ...

Finding these fossils was an 'incredibly exciting moment,' according to paleobiologist Xavier Delclòs.

Snow melts… and suddenly the ground is moving? Before you question reality (or grab a flamethrower), here’s what those tiny ...