Gray Silverfish vs Texas Cave Silverfish
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gray Silverfish | Texas Cave Silverfish |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ctenolepisma longicaudatum | Texoreddellia texensis |
| Order | Zygentoma | Zygentoma |
| Family | Lepismatidae | Nicoletiidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 8-15 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
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.
Texas Cave Silverfish
A troglobitic silverfish endemic to limestone caves in central Texas. It has no eyes and a pale, elongated body.
Did You Know?
The genus Texoreddellia includes several species spread across 160,000 square kilometers of Texas caves.