Silverfish

Lepisma saccharina

The silverfish belongs to an ancient group of insects. It is a wingless insect and has distinctive characteristics: a flattened body covered with silvery scales and a few delicate bristles, two long antennae and three tail appendages make the silverfish unmistakable. It measures 7-10 mm in length and is surprisingly agile. Development: The larvae develop over 14 stages within 3 years. The adults live for a further 2 years. They cause damage to paper, wood, various other carbohydrates, including glue and adhesives. It is widespread throughout the world, but in Central Europe it is tied to human dwellings.