Silverfish

Found indoors in dark, humid environments such as bathrooms, basements, and attics, often near paper or glue sources.

Scavengers that feed on starchy materials like paper, book bindings, wallpaper paste, fabric, and dried foods containing sugar or starch.

Nocturnal and elusive, they move quickly in a fish-like wiggling motion when disturbed. They are long-lived and can survive for months without food.

Risks: They are considered household pests because they can damage books, wallpaper, and clothing. Benefits: They do not bite, sting, or transmit diseases to humans but serve as minor decomposers of organic matter.