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title: "Can you guys help me identify the pest in the pink circle? I have a…"
description: "Can you guys help me identify the pest in the pink circle? I have a leather fern I am nursing back to health. These little guys wiggle around and when I water…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "EeeBeeHee"
published: "2023-07-07T23:38:01.856Z"
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# Can you guys help me identify the pest in the pink circle? I have a…

_Lagt ut av EeeBeeHee den 2023-07-07_

Can you guys help me identify the pest in the pink circle? I have a leather fern I am nursing back to health. These little guys wiggle around and when I water the plant they all float up for a brief moment they settle back down in the soil. Not sure if it’s friendly or a foe??

![Vedlegg 1 av 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/phVgNG5R5IbWA_7y2W1axy_JSvr_hXsdMfJX36VoLyM/8e5b4594f60548eca0376a6a056d44f9.webp?size=large)

## 2 kommentarer

### Melbii \<3 kommenterte den 2023-07-08

If they jump around as well they could just be springtails! Springtails are harmless for the most part and actually break down any composting matter like fallen brown leaves! They shouldn’t be a problem for your plant ^^

#### EeeBeeHee svarte den 2023-07-08

Thank you for easing my mind!!

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