Silverfish

Scientific Name: Lepisma saccharinum

Order & Family: Order: Zygentoma, Family: Lepismatidae

Size: 12–19 mm (0.5–0.75 inches) in length

Humid, dark environments such as bathrooms, basements, attics, and kitchens near water sources.

Starchy substances, adhesives, book bindings, paper, photos, sugar, and natural fibers like silk or cotton.

Nocturnal, fast-moving, and avoids light. They have a distinctive wriggling motion similar to a fish and can live for several years.

Harmless to humans as they do not bite or carry disease, but they are household pests that can damage paper goods, wallpaper, and clothing.

Identified on: 12/27/2025