
Community identification
Silverfish
Lepisma saccharina
- Order & Family
- Order: Zygentoma, Family: Lepismatidae
- Size
- 13 to 25 mm (0.5 to 1.0 inch)
Natural Habitat
Dark, damp, and humid areas such as bathrooms, basements, attics, and kitchens.
Diet & Feeding
Carbohydrates and proteins, including starches, sugar, paper, glue, book bindings, and sometimes clothing fibers.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal, fast-running, wingless insects that avoid light and thrive in high humidity environments.
Risks & Benefits
They do not bite or transmit diseases, but they can damage books, paper, wallpaper, and stored food items, and may trigger allergies in some people.