Four-lined Silverfish vs Silverfish
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Four-lined Silverfish | Silverfish |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ctenolepisma lineatum | Lepisma saccharinum |
| Order | Zygentoma | Zygentoma |
| Family | Lepismatidae | Lepismatidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 10-15mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Indoors |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Mediterranean Europe, North Africa | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Four-lined Silverfish
A silverfish identified by four dark longitudinal lines on its body. It is found outdoors under bark and stones in Mediterranean climates.
Did You Know?
Unlike most silverfish, it is primarily an outdoor species that rarely enters buildings.
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.