the earth long before dinosaurs ever showed up. They’ve survived ice ages, mass extinctions, and probably your great-grandmother’s pantry.
Their scientific name is Lepisma saccharina, and they belong to an ancient group of insects called Zygentoma. They’re called silverfish because of their metallic, silvery-blue color and their fish-like, wiggling movement.
Quick Facts:
Size: About ยฝ to 1 inch long (12-25 mm)
Color: Silvery-gray to metallic blue
Shape: Tapered, carrot-shaped body with three long bristles at the rear
Movement: Fast, darting, and wigglyโthey move like fish swimming
Wings: Noneโthey don’t fly
