Silverfish

Damp, dark, and cool places; commonly found indoors in bathrooms, basements, attics, and kitchens. They prefer areas with high humidity.

Starches and carbohydrates; includes paper, glue, books, photographs, sugar, hair, dandruff, and sometimes other insects.

Nocturnal and reclusive, avoiding light. They move quickly with a wriggling, fish-like motion. They undergo ametabolous metamorphosis, meaning they continue to molt throughout their lives, even as adults.

Potential risks include damage to personal belongings (books, documents, clothing), food contamination, and they can aggravate allergies in sensitive individuals due to their shed skins. They are not known to bite humans or transmit diseases. There are no significant known benefits.