Common Silverfish

Natural Habitat

Damp, dark, and cool environments such as basements, bathrooms, kitchens, and attics.

Diet & Feeding

Generalist scavengers consuming carbohydrates and starches like book bindings, carpet fibers, paper, glue, sugar, and linen.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal, fast-running insects that avoid light; they undergo hemimetabolous development and can live for several years.

Risks & Benefits

Generally harmless to humans but considered a pest as they can damage household items like books, wallpaper, and clothing; they do not transmit diseases.

Identified on: 12/28/2025