tiny hopping flies

poohpouri · « **on:** April 26, 2012, 15:52 »

Hi I have seen some small tiny files in my greenhouse,When they ae on the floor they sort of hop :blush:they have wings ,should i be worried

Yorkie · « **Reply #1 on:** April 26, 2012, 17:40 »

What colour are they?

Is the compost in anything you're growing a bit moist?

poohpouri · « **Reply #2 on:** April 26, 2012, 21:32 »

They are blackish and yes have flowers grow from seed in pots in greenhouse

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #3 on:** April 26, 2012, 21:35 »

They are probably springtails.

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