The silverfish bug scientifically known as Lepisma saccharina is basically a small wingless insect. Silverfish bugs are known to rely on carbohydrates to survive though they do feed on proteins as well the reason why in an infested home, you will normally notice damages to curtains as well as flour and that kind of thing because curtains are sometimes made of protein fibers. The silver fish bug is an exceptionally troublesome creature and that fact is most obvious when it invades an urban environment where it will seem to feed on pretty much everything from glue to paper.
It is generally acknowledged that silverfish bugs are nocturnal. A silverfish bug will normally grow to be something between 13 to 25 mm in length, whereby most of the length comes from the abdomen. Silverfish bugs are perhaps characterized by their distinct physical attributes such as the two antennae that seem to project from the end of their abdomens and the 3 tail-like extensions you can see come out at the rear end of their abdomens. Silverfish bugs are also known to possess a pair of eyes, though the other members of the same family lack the above mentioned structure. Thysanura are known for not having eyes.
Silverfish bugs are found throughout the world. They are known to exist in North America, Australia, Asia and Europe. They are also found on a number of Pacific islands. Basically the silverfish bugs are restricted by their need for moist environments and they require a minimum threshold level of no less than 75% humidity. When the silverfish bugs infest a home, they are most likely to colonize areas of the home that favor humidity such as the kitchen, the bathroom and any garage space. A silverfish bug infestation can be particularly troublesome for the simple reason that these pests are known to have an insatiable appetite in places where food occurs in abundance. Ironically, it is also known that silverfish bugs can survive for no less than 12 months without food. This basically means that just eradicating the food sources in your home will hardly get rid of the bugs you might have in your home. The silverfish bugs will persevere and survive even in the absence of food.
The silver fish insect is also known to be exceptionally quick where reproduction is concerned. The bugs can multiply several times, again and again, so if you suspect an infestation, the sooner you act, the better. The reproductive cycle of the silverfish, as you will notice, is very unique and at times it can last for no more than an hour. Basically the male and the female bugs come together and start by standing face to face, rubbing their antennae together. The male will back away, and then return to this same position repeatedly throughout the ordeal. Before mating, the two bugs will stand alongside each other, and will rub their antennae more. The male then releases a sperm capsule and the female ingests the latter into her own body, fertilizing the eggs therein.
It is generally acknowledged that silverfish bugs are nocturnal. A silverfish bug will normally grow to be something between 13 to 25 mm in length, whereby most of the length comes from the abdomen. Silverfish bugs are perhaps characterized by their distinct physical attributes such as the two antennae that seem to project from the end of their abdomens and the 3 tail-like extensions you can see come out at the rear end of their abdomens. Silverfish bugs are also known to possess a pair of eyes, though the other members of the same family lack the above mentioned structure. Thysanura are known for not having eyes.Silverfish bugs are found throughout the world. They are known to exist in North America, Australia, Asia and Europe. They are also found on a number of Pacific islands. Basically the silverfish bugs are restricted by their need for moist environments and they require a minimum threshold level of no less than 75% humidity. When the silverfish bugs infest a home, they are most likely to colonize areas of the home that favor humidity such as the kitchen, the bathroom and any garage space. A silverfish bug infestation can be particularly troublesome for the simple reason that these pests are known to have an insatiable appetite in places where food occurs in abundance. Ironically, it is also known that silverfish bugs can survive for no less than 12 months without food. This basically means that just eradicating the food sources in your home will hardly get rid of the bugs you might have in your home. The silverfish bugs will persevere and survive even in the absence of food.
The silver fish insect is also known to be exceptionally quick where reproduction is concerned. The bugs can multiply several times, again and again, so if you suspect an infestation, the sooner you act, the better. The reproductive cycle of the silverfish, as you will notice, is very unique and at times it can last for no more than an hour. Basically the male and the female bugs come together and start by standing face to face, rubbing their antennae together. The male will back away, and then return to this same position repeatedly throughout the ordeal. Before mating, the two bugs will stand alongside each other, and will rub their antennae more. The male then releases a sperm capsule and the female ingests the latter into her own body, fertilizing the eggs therein.
