Silverfish
Scientific Name: Lepisma saccharinum
Order & Family: Order Zygentoma, Family Lepismatidae
Size: 13 to 25 mm (0.5 to 1.0 inch) in length
Natural Habitat
Damp, cool, and dark areas such as basements, attics, bathrooms, and closets.
Diet & Feeding
Starches and carbohydrates like paper, book bindings, wallpaper paste, glue, and crumbs.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal and fast-moving; they avoid light and can live for several years. They undergo a hemimetabolous life cycle.
Risks & Benefits
They do not bite humans or spread disease but are household pests that can damage paper products, clothing, and food stores.
Identified on: 12/30/2025