Alabama Cave Silverfish vs Silverfish
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alabama Cave Silverfish | Silverfish |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Speleonycta sp. nov. Alabama | Lepisma saccharinum |
| Order | Zygentoma | Zygentoma |
| Family | Nicoletiidae | Lepismatidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 10-15mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Indoors |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | United States | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Alabama Cave Silverfish
A recently described cave silverfish from northern Alabama caves. It is completely blind and unpigmented, representing a new genus.
Did You Know?
It was described in 2024, showing that new cave species are still being found in well-explored regions.
Silverfish
A primitive wingless insect with a silvery scaled body and three tail filaments. A common household inhabitant.
Did You Know?
Has existed in essentially the same form for 400 million years making it one of the oldest surviving insect designs.