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SILVERFISH (Lepismatidae)

Biology

  • Biology
  • Length: ½ inch to ¾ inch
  • Wingless, flattened body, shaped like a carrot
  • Silver to gray in color

Distribution/Habits

  • Can be found in warm, humid areas of structures worldwide
  • Will travel quite far for food, but when food source is found, will remain close to it.