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Lepisma saccharina on wall In most homes, these seem to be "replaced" more and more by Ctenolepisma longicaudatum. Jane still has the original Lepisma saccharina that pops up every now and then ... Jane's garden,Lepisma,Lepisma saccharina,Lepismatidae,Netherlands,Zygentoma,nl: Suikergast,nl: Zilvervisje Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Lepisma saccharina on wall

In most homes, these seem to be "replaced" more and more by Ctenolepisma longicaudatum. Jane still has the original Lepisma saccharina that pops up every now and then ...

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''Lepisma saccharina'', commonly known as a silverfish or fishmoth, is a small, wingless insect in the order Thysanura. Its common name derives from the animal's silvery light grey and blue colour, combined with the fish-like appearance of its movements, while the scientific name indicates the silverfish's diet of carbohydrates such as sugar or starches.

Similar species: Silverfish And Firebrats
Species identified by Pudding4brains
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By Pudding4brains

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Uploaded Jun 21, 2021.