Silverfish vs Alabama Cave Silverfish
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silverfish | Alabama Cave Silverfish |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lepisma saccharinum | Speleonycta sp. nov. Alabama |
| Order | Zygentoma | Zygentoma |
| Family | Lepismatidae | Nicoletiidae |
| Size | 10-15mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Silverfish
A primitive wingless insect with a silvery scaled body and three tail filaments. A common household inhabitant.
Did You Know?
Has existed in essentially the same form for 400 million years making it one of the oldest surviving insect designs.
Alabama Cave Silverfish
A recently described cave silverfish from northern Alabama caves. It is completely blind and unpigmented, representing a new genus.
Did You Know?
It was described in 2024, showing that new cave species are still being found in well-explored regions.