Silverfish (Nymph)
Scientific Name: Lepisma saccharinum
Order & Family: Order: Zygentoma; Family: Lepismatidae
Size: Nymphs are very small, while adults range from 12 mm to 19 mm in length.
Natural Habitat
Humid, dark environments such as basements, bathrooms, and kitchens; often found near starch sources.
Diet & Feeding
Scavengers that consume carbohydrates, particularly starches and dextrins in glue, book bindings, plaster, and photos.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal and highly agile; they undergo ametabolous development where nymphs look like miniature versions of adults.
Risks & Benefits
A nuisance pest that can damage household goods like books and wallpaper; they pose no direct health risk to humans.
Identified on: 1/12/2026