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Silverfish
Latin Name: Lepisma saccharina
Common Name: Silverfish
Other Names: Firebrats
Pest Details
Origin:
Not known for certain, but it is believed their origin is a tropical country. They are found worldwide, and have been for so long that their origin is now unknown.
Biology:
These are primitive insects that undergo simple metamorphosis, molting as much as 50 times before reaching the adult stage. The development to the adult stage can be anywhere from a few months to as long as 3 years, depending on the conditions it is living in. They generally live for several years. They feed on a wide variety of materials, including human foods, paper products, fabrics, or glue in books and wallpaper. They are common outdoors in woodpiles or fences. The related firebrat is so named because it prefers a habitat of higher temperatures, preferably above 90 degrees, and they may be common in attics in the summer. These insects are