Silverfish

Natural Habitat

Moist, dark environments such as bathrooms, attics, and kitchens

Diet & Feeding

Starches and polysaccharides including paper, book bindings, glue, and natural fibers

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal and extremely fast runners; they prefer high humidity and undergo incomplete metamorphosis with long lifespans

Risks & Benefits

Generally harmless to humans but considered a pest due to property damage to books, clothing, and stored food

Identified on: 1/3/2026