Springtails or snow fleas can occur on the surface of the snow in groups of a thousand or more. They are extremely small insects only 1 to 2 mm. in length. As you can see from the diagram as well as the SEM photo they are also wingless.

Snow flea on a mcroscope slide. Taken with a "child's" QX3 Camera

 

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The following links will provide you with more information on springtails.

Life cycle of the springtail

Springtails can jump

General background information on springtails.