Bug Identifier
Silverfish (likely)
Community identification

Silverfish (likely)

Lepisma saccharinum

Order & Family
Order Zygentoma; family Lepismatidae
Size
Usually 10–19 mm long, excluding the three tail filaments.
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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.