Silverfish vs Common Silverfish
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silverfish | Common Silverfish |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lepisma saccharinum | Lepisma saccharina |
| Order | Zygentoma | Zygentoma |
| Family | Lepismatidae | Lepismatidae |
| Size | 10-15mm | 8-13 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Common Silverfish
The most well-known silverfish species, found in homes and buildings worldwide. It has a silvery, torpedo-shaped body covered in fine scales.
Did You Know?
It can survive for over a year without eating.