Bug Identifier
Likely silverfish or firebrat (image too indistinct for species-level certainty)
Community identification

Likely silverfish or firebrat (image too indistinct for species-level certainty)

Order Zygentoma; likely Ctenolepisma or Thermobia species

Order & Family
Zygentoma; Lepismatidae (silverfish) or Nicoletiidae/Thermobiidae relatives
Size
Usually 10–18 mm long, excluding the tail filaments.
See this bug in the Encyclopedia

Natural Habitat

Humid indoor areas such as bathrooms, kitchens, closets, and spaces near stored paper or textiles; firebrats prefer warmer locations.

Diet & Feeding

Scavenges carbohydrates and starchy materials, including paper, book bindings, glue, fabrics, and crumbs; it does not bite people.

Behavior Patterns

Fast-running, wingless, and mostly nocturnal, hiding in cracks during daylight. It molts repeatedly throughout life and favors darkness and moisture or warmth, depending on species.

Risks & Benefits

Generally harmless to humans and does not transmit disease, though infestations can damage paper, wallpaper, textiles, and stored goods. It provides minor scavenger activity by consuming organic debris.