February Challenge
A blizzard sure isn’t something that most invertebrates look forward to! Fortunately, most of them were still safely buried in leaves or tucked into nooks and crannies during this last storm. If you do have a chance to take a walk where there are still snowy patches remaining, look at the base of trees and see if you can find snow fleas – they’ll look like tiny specks of dirt jumping in the snow. Best location is right where the tree trunk meets the snow. Snow fleas are actually springtails, small invertebrates that live in the moss and leaf litter. Check this website for pictures and more information (http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/snow_flea.htm). And don't forget to send us your observations!
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