:-)

No wonder I was drawn to them ;-)

I've moved them to family page.

Any moist soil is likely to have them, and they crawl on other surfaces too. You basically keep an eye out for specks that move. I see them every once in a while, but I just don't have the magnification to do them justice.

You'll need to find areas that retain some moisture year round. They should be very plentiful under these conditions, found under boards, fallen leaves, under bark, on mushrooms and other fungi, in decaying plant matter including grass clippings, compost piles and leaf mold under trees and bushes. If you try to touch them and they spring away, you'll know they're springtails. To catch them try herding them into a container with the advancing palm of your hand. They can't climb out of my Insect-a-Slip-coated deli containers, which are what I use to photograph most inects in. It's a good idea to view them under a strong magnifying glass when or before you catch them.

I plan to give it a try. Springtail herding - a new skill to acquire.