Silverfish (Nymph)

Damp, cool environments with high humidity such as basements, bathrooms, attics, and kitchens; often found near paper and adhesive sources.

General scavengers focusing on polysaccharides and starches found in glue, book bindings, paper, photos, sugar, hair, and dandruff.

Nocturnal and highly agile; they avoid light and can move quickly with a fish-like swimming motion. They undergo ametabolous metamorphosis, meaning they look like smaller versions of adults throughout their life cycle.

Generally harmless to humans as they do not bite or spread disease, but considered a domestic pest because they cause damage to books, wallpaper, and clothing. They also serve as a food source for spiders and centipedes.