
Community identification
Silverfish
Lepisma saccharinum
- Order & Family
- Order: Zygentoma; Family: Lepismatidae
- Size
- 10-25 mm in length
Natural Habitat
Moist, humid areas like bathrooms, basements, and kitchens; often found in dark places.
Diet & Feeding
Generalist feeder on carbohydrates and starches, including book bindings, wallpaper paste, glue, and some textiles.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal and fast-running; they undergo simple metamorphosis and can live for several years.
Risks & Benefits
They do not transmit diseases to humans but can be a nuisance and cause damage to household items like books and clothes.