Springtails (Collembola) are one of the most abundant animal groups on earth, living in virtually all habitats. Due to the fact that they do not breath like other arthropods via trachea but instead by diffusion of oxygen through the skin, a dry and clean surface is one of the requirements for survival. Especially in soil dwelling species or those that live in or on water, highly non-wettable and anti-adhesive surfaces are of great importance. As a consequence, springtails are equipped with the most effective surfaces with respect to wettability repelling not only water, but also oil and several organic solvents, such as chloroform, ethanol, or hexadecane. The specific hierarchical structure based on a hexagonal pattern of nanostructures can be replicated and may serve as a new type of functional surfaces in the future.