Canary Islands Cave Silverfish vs Gray Silverfish
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Canary Islands Cave Silverfish | Gray Silverfish |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coletinia majorensis | Ctenolepisma longicaudatum |
| Order | Zygentoma | Zygentoma |
| Family | Nicoletiidae | Lepismatidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Underground |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Spain | Europe |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Canary Islands Cave Silverfish
A cave-adapted silverfish from Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands. It lives in lava tubes and volcanic caves.
Did You Know?
Males of this species have distinctive asymmetric antennae.
Gray Silverfish
An invasive silverfish species spreading rapidly through northern Europe. It is larger and more uniformly gray than the common silverfish.
Did You Know?
It has become a major household pest in Scandinavia since the 2000s.