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Hundreds of little bugs (beetles?) around door...
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Hundreds of little bugs (beetles?) around door...
Carver, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
January 1, 2008
Size: tiny
When I returned home this evening, I found hundreds of these critters around my front door. The lights were not on, but it has been moist.

After looking around the site, I think these are "springtails", or some sort of beetle. Just looking for confirmation.

Thanks
Contributed by sambront on 1 January, 2008 - 3:37pm
Last updated 14 March, 2009 - 7:23pm

Moved
Moved from Globular Springtails.
… John F. Carr, 14 March, 2009 - 7:23pm

Trying to help...
I cropped/modified your photo to help with the ID. I can change it back if you like, so just let me know.

I'm definitely not a pro, but I agree these do look like springtails.
… Jay Barnes, 2 January, 2008 - 1:13pm

I'd agree...
These look like Globular Springtails of some type. Sorry, I can't be much more specific than that. Take a look through the guide here.
… Stephen Schueman, 1 January, 2008 - 4:21pm

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