Gray Silverfish vs Kidney-Spot Ladybird
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gray Silverfish | Kidney-Spot Ladybird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ctenolepisma longicaudatum | Chilocorus renipustulatus |
| Order | Zygentoma | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lepismatidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Orchards |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Kidney-Spot Ladybird
A small black ladybird with two red kidney-shaped spots, found across Europe. It specializes in feeding on scale insects on tree bark.
Did You Know?
Unlike most ladybirds, it is primarily found on bark rather than on leaves, hunting scale insects in crevices.