The Mold Creatures. What ARE they?

September 19, 2009 4:53 PM

Hello. A weird one: In my bathroom there's some mold. I clean it up once a while, but it's kinda there. Anyway, from time to time I can see some bugs running through it. Little bugs, coming out where there's running water, and disappearing, once the water's out. They're *tiny*. Real tiny. Smaller than an ant. Anyone has any idea what I'm talking about? Can anyone direct me to any information regarding these bugs? Thank you!
posted by lipsum to home & garden (4 comments total)

I have not seen springtails in running water, but they are commonly found in areas of mold and moisture and are very tiny.
posted by bread-eater at 5:08 PM on September 19

Thanks, but no. Not these beauties. I wish I could add a photo. They're really tiny, brown like, walking around in various speeds.
posted by lipsum at 5:16 PM on September 19

Maybe booklice?
posted by chiababe at 5:27 PM on September 19

try googling red spider mites or clover mites.
posted by wayofthedodo at 6:00 PM on September 19