Common Acerentomid vs Gray Silverfish
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Acerentomid | Gray Silverfish |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acerentomon doderoi | Ctenolepisma longicaudatum |
| Order | Protura | Zygentoma |
| Family | Acerentomidae | Lepismatidae |
| Size | 0.5-1.5 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Common Acerentomid
A tiny eyeless proturan found in forest soils across Europe. It walks on only four legs, holding its forelegs forward as antennae.
Did You Know?
Proturans are the only hexapods that add body segments as they molt, starting with nine abdominal segments and gaining three more.
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.