Silverfish Facts

• Appearance: Wingless, teardrop-shaped and soft-bodied. They are flat, elongated and oval-shaped, with three long tail-like projections at the end of the abdomen and two long antennae
• Name: Its name derives from the animal’s silvery light gray and blue color, combined with the fish-like appearance of its movements. Its scientific name (Lepisma saccharina) indicates the silverfish’s diet of sugar and starches.

Silverfish Behavior

Silverfish are nocturnal, fast-moving, secretive, and reproduce quickly. These qualities can allow an infestation to happen unnoticed for long periods of time and can grow exponentially.