
Community identification
Silverfish
Lepisma saccharina
- Order & Family
- Order: Zygentoma, Family: Lepismatidae
- Size
- 12 to 19 mm in length
Natural Habitat
Dark, damp, and humid areas indoors such as bathrooms, basements, kitchens, and attics
Diet & Feeding
Carbohydrates, starches, sugars, paper, glue, book bindings, and fabrics like cotton or silk
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal, fast-moving, wingless insects that avoid light and thrive in high humidity
Risks & Benefits
Risks include damaging books, wallpaper, and stored clothing; they do not bite or transmit diseases and are generally harmless to humans