Silverfish

Natural Habitat

Damp, dark, and cool environments such as basements, attics, bathrooms, and kitchens; often found near books and textiles.

Diet & Feeding

Starchy substances, paper, book bindings, wallpaper paste, glue, and natural fibers like cotton, linen, and silk.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal and highly agile; they move with a fish-like swimming motion. They undergo hemimetabolous metamorphosis and can live for several years.

Risks & Benefits

They are considered household pests because they damage property like books and clothing; they do not transmit diseases to humans but can trigger allergies in some individuals.

Identified on: 3/7/2026