Lepismatidae is a family of primitive wingless insects with about 190 described species. This family contains the two most familiar members of the order Zygentoma: the silverfish (Lepisma saccharinum) and the firebrat (Thermobia domestica). It …

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Lepisma is a genus of primitive insects in the order Zygentoma and the family Lepismatidae. [2] The most familiar member of the genus Lepisma is the silverfish (L. saccharinum), a cosmopolitan species that likes damp habitats, tends to hide in crevices and is usually found in human habitations, becoming household pests under certain conditions. [3]

Lepisma saccharina is a pest in urban settings (DeVries and Appel 2013). It is a voracious feeder on materials high in starches, glue, and cellulose such as paper. Lepisma saccharina is a common pest in libraries and museums where paper …

Lepismatidae is a family of primitive wingless insects with about 190 described species. This family contains the two most familiar members of the order Zygentoma: the silverfish (Lepisma saccharinum) and the firebrat (Thermobia domestica). It …

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Lepismatidae is a family within the order Zygentoma, comprising several species of small, wingless insects known for their silvery-blue scales and fast, fish-like movements. These insects are often found in dark, damp environments and are well-suited to a variety of habitats, ranging from human dwellings to forest leaf litter.

Lepismatidae is a family of primitive wingless insects with about 190 described species. This family contains the two most familiar apterygotes, the silverfish (Lepisma saccharina) and the firebrat (Thermobia domestica).

2023年12月20日 · They are uniformly light to dark gray, without a metallic sheen, as in Lepisma saccharina. This species occurs in southern USA, California, and Hawaii; it is a common household pest in Australia, and is the most common household silverfish in …

The Lepismatidae are a cosmopolitan family found in the warmer parts of all zoogeographic regions. They are most often collected in drier habitats and are very common in low rainfall areas. The family is relatively homogeneous with over 200 species described in 34 genera.