Silverfish vs Snow Scorpionfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silverfish | Snow Scorpionfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lepisma saccharinum | Boreus hyemalis |
| Order | Zygentoma | Mecoptera |
| Family | Lepismatidae | Boreidae |
| Size | 10-15mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Snow Scorpionfly
A tiny wingless scorpionfly active in winter, walking on snow near mossy habitats. Its vestigial wings are reduced to hook-like structures used during mating.
Did You Know?
Snow scorpionflies are most active at temperatures near freezing and can sometimes be found by the hundreds walking across snow-covered moss.