Silverfish

Natural Habitat

Damp, dark, and cool urban environments such as basements, bathrooms, and attics with high humidity.

Diet & Feeding

Consumes starchy materials and polysaccharides like book bindings, photos, sugar, hair, and dandruff.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal and extremely fast runners; they prefer to hide in tight crevices and avoid light.

Risks & Benefits

They do not bite humans or transmit disease but are considered household pests because they damage property like books and clothing; they are also a food source for other beneficial predatory insects.

Identified on: 5/26/2026