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Ctenolepisma ciliatum

Ctenolepisma ciliatum

The Ctenolepisma ciliatum, also known as the silverfish, is a small, shiny insect that loves to hide in dark, damp places. They are quick and have a unique, wiggly way of moving around.

Lebensraum: Urban areas

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The Ctenolepisma ciliatum has a flattened, teardrop-shaped body, typically grey or brownish-grey, covered in tiny reflective scales. It possesses two long antennae at the front and three tail-like appendages at the rear. Its segmented body tapers from head to tail, making it distinct from many other household insects.

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Ctenolepisma ciliatum

Kategorie

Insekten

Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

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Interessante Fakten

If a leg breaks off, these insects can grow it back!

Some silverfish species can live for up to eight years!

Their bodies constantly grow new skin, shedding their old, scaly exoskeletons.

They are ancient insects, appearing millions of years before dinosaurs!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Slippery Scales

Ctenolepisma ciliatum has tiny scales that can detach easily, helping them escape from predators or sticky situations.

Fähigkeit

Flexible Form

Ctenolepisma ciliatum can flatten its body to squeeze into incredibly tight cracks and crevices, providing excellent hiding spots.

Fähigkeit

Chemical Communication

Ctenolepisma ciliatum uses pheromones to find mates, releasing special scents that other silverfish can detect.

Fähigkeit

Long-distance Smell

Ctenolepisma ciliatum has long antennae packed with sensors, allowing them to detect food sources like starches from afar.

Maße und Details

Größe
10-15 mm
Lebenserwartung
730-2920 Tage
Anzahl der Beine
6

Ernährung und Fütterung

Ctenolepisma ciliatum loves to munch on starches, paper, and even tiny bits of dead insects.

Hauptnahrung

  • Paper
  • Glue
  • Book bindings
  • Starches
  • Hair
  • Dead insects

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

House Spider

Tegenaria domestica

This spider often hunts silverfish in homes.

eaten by

House Centipede

Scutigera coleoptrata

A fast predator, it actively pursues and eats silverfish.

eaten by

Common Earwig

Forficula auricularia

Earwigs sometimes prey on silverfish, especially nymphs.

Merkmale

Auch bekannt als

Silverfish

Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Silverfish are not harmful, but it's best not to touch them.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das größe von Ctenolepisma ciliatum?

10-15 mm

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Ctenolepisma ciliatum?

730-2920 Tage

Was frisst Ctenolepisma ciliatum?

Ctenolepisma ciliatum loves to munch on starches, paper, and even tiny bits of dead insects.

Wo findet man Ctenolepisma ciliatum normalerweise?

Urban areas

Wie jagt Ctenolepisma ciliatum?

Foraging

Was ist der/die/das anzahl der Beine von Ctenolepisma ciliatum?

6

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