
Community identification
Silverfish (likely)
Lepisma saccharinum
- Order & Family
- Order Zygentoma; family Lepismatidae
- Size
- Usually 10–19 mm long, excluding the three tail filaments.
Natural Habitat
Dark, humid indoor areas such as bathrooms, basements, kitchens, and wall or floor crevices.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on carbohydrates and cellulose, including starches, paper, book bindings, wallpaper paste, fabrics, and crumbs; it may also consume dead insects.
Behavior Patterns
Fast-running, wingless, and primarily nocturnal; it hides in cracks during daylight and can survive for years, developing gradually without a pupal stage. The image appears to show a silverfish, though fine details are indistinct.
Risks & Benefits
It does not bite, sting, transmit disease, or harm people. Larger infestations can damage paper, textiles, wallpaper, and stored items; it also helps recycle organic debris.