Silverfish

Lepisma saccharinum

Silverfish are small, wingless insects belonging to the order Zygentoma, measuring between 7 and 10 mm. The common name comes from their silvery-grey colour, their fish-like movement. and a tapered abdomen that contributes to their resemblance to fish. Their diet mainly consists of carbohydrates such as sugar and starches. Silverfish are agile runners that typically avoid light and can live for up to three years. They have the ability to regenerate lost terminal filaments and antennae.