I've found a few of these bugs hanging out on my desk. There aren't many. Maybe 5-10 at any given time. Are they a type of springtail? I couldn't find an image in searching that made me say, "That's it!"
Any help is appreciated!
Thanks!
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$\begingroup$ Welcome to SE Biology. Could you edit your question to include a location? It may help with the identification. $\endgroup$– Michael_ACommented Jun 18, 2018 at 3:31
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$\begingroup$ Related to: Bug Identification: Tiny Bugs in Fairport NY, What are these tiny, swarming, jumping bugs?, Can Anyone Identify This Insect?, Taxonomy: Categorising Collembola, What kind of small insect is this?, Unknown aquatic larvae $\endgroup$– theforestecologist ♦Commented Jul 3, 2019 at 17:08
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Those are springtails. Order Collembola. You can find yours here on BugGuide. https://bugguide.net/node/view/258362
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$\begingroup$ Thanks for confirming. Now to figure out how to get rid of them! :-) $\endgroup$– MattatonCommented Jun 17, 2018 at 16:07
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$\begingroup$ @Mattaton do you have a plant that you water frequently nearby your desk? They probably come from that. They're not harmful and if it really annoys you, just water less frequently. $\endgroup$– tox123Commented Jun 17, 2018 at 17:31
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$\begingroup$ @tox123 Nope, no plant and no moisture that I can find. My office is in a basement, but there's no noticeable humidity. Might see about getting a dehumidifier, just in case. Not really sure WHY they're hanging out here. $\endgroup$– MattatonCommented Jun 17, 2018 at 17:36
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1$\begingroup$ @Mattaton they might just be lost. They live in soil and dark conditions, so it's possible that there may just be a way into your basement from surrounding soil. $\endgroup$– tox123Commented Jun 17, 2018 at 17:41