Silverfish

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

Consumes carbohydrates, specifically sugars and starches (polysaccharides). They feed on glue, book bindings, paper, photos, sugar, hair, dandruff, and organic debris.

Nocturnal and fast-moving with a fish-like swimming motion. They undergo a simple metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult) and can live for several years, continuing to molt throughout their lives.

They do not bite humans or transmit diseases but are considered household pests because they can damage books, wallpaper, and clothing. They also provide a food source for predatory insects like spiders.