Thread subject: Diptera.info :: 074_ID? (Lepisma saccharina)

Posted by Mucha Fero on 02-02-2011 09:44
#1

I found this animal to sink in the bathroom. When I touched him, and was active in the movement to raise his head up and down.
Length is about 8 mm. Date: 02/02/2011 Time: 8:55 Thank you very much for your help in identifying.

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Edited by Mucha Fero on 02-02-2011 17:56

Posted by nick upton on 02-02-2011 12:04
#2

It's a Silverfish - a primitive flightless insect. Order Thysanura, probably Lepisma saccharina, a typical household pest. They like to chew wallpaper and books especially!

Posted by Mucha Fero on 02-02-2011 17:57
#3

Nick Upton wrote:
It's a Silverfish - a primitive flightless insect. Order Thysanura, probably Lepisma saccharina, a typical household pest. They like to chew wallpaper and books especially!


Thank you very much.