Wood Runner Springtail (Entomobrya sp.) Forest-dwelling springtail ideal for wooded vivariums. Great for breaking down detritus.

Wood Runner Springtail (Entomobrya sp.) – Fast, Forest-Floor Cleaners for Wooded Bioactive Setups

The Wood Runner Springtail (Entomobrya sp.) is a forest-adapted, agile springtail species that thrives in naturalistic enclosures. Built for speed and cleanup, these soil-dwelling detritivores are perfect for recreating woodland ecosystems in bioactive vivariums. Ideal for breaking down organic waste, promoting healthy soil, and supporting a balanced microfauna network.

🔍 About the Species

From the genus Entomobrya, this springtail is characterized by its elongated body, fast movements, and preference for organic-rich, wooded environments. Unlike more delicate species, Wood Runners tolerate moderate fluctuations in moisture and temperature—making them excellent choices for reptile, amphibian, and invertebrate enclosures that mimic forest floors.

🌍 Native Range & Habitat

Native to temperate forests across North America, these springtails are commonly found in decaying wood, moss, bark, and leaf litter. They play a key ecological role in breaking down detritus and maintaining nutrient cycles in wild woodland habitats.

🏡 Ideal for Home Use In:

• Wooded and forest-floor themed terrariums

• Bioactive setups for reptiles and amphibians

• Millipede, isopod, and beetle enclosures

• Vivariums with bark, hardwood, or decomposing leaf matter

• Mixed microfauna tanks with fungi and moss

✅ What They’re Good For:

• Consuming decaying leaves, bark, and soft wood

• Breaking down mold and fungal growth

• Enhancing substrate aeration and soil structure

• Contributing to long-term soil health and nutrient recycling

• Acting as a live food source for tiny predators

🧪 How to Add & Care for Wood Runner Springtails

To introduce to your setup:

1. Shake or pour the colony (with substrate media) onto moist soil, wood chunks, or leaf litter.

2. Lightly mist to encourage dispersal.

3. Provide hiding areas like cork bark or moss patches for ideal colonization.

To culture independently:

• Use a shallow, ventilated container with damp coco coir, leaf litter, or decomposing bark.

• Feed with powdered yeast, rotting leaf matter, or soft vegetable trimmings.

• Keep humidity between 75–100% and temps between 65–78°F.

Care Tips:

• Mist as needed to keep the substrate moist but not soggy.

• Avoid strong airflow or dry heat sources.

• Use in combination with isopods for a more complete cleanup crew.

Wood Runner Springtails are fast, hardy, and perfectly suited to any bioactive woodland habitat. Let them do the dirty work while you enjoy a thriving, natural setup—order your colony today!