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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.

生息地: Urban areas

外見

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.

AnimaliaArthropodaInsectaZygentomaLepismatidaeCtenolepisma
Ctenolepisma ciliatum
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Ctenolepisma ciliatum

カテゴリ

昆虫

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

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!

特殊能力

能力

Slippery Scales

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

能力

Flexible Form

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

能力

Chemical Communication

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

能力

Long-distance Smell

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

サイズと詳細

サイズ
10-15 mm
寿命
730-2920 日
脚の数
6

食性と食事

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

主な食物

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

採餌方法

  • Foraging

生態系とのつながり

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.

特徴

別名

Silverfish

コレクション

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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

よくある質問

Ctenolepisma ciliatumのサイズは何ですか?

10-15 mm

Ctenolepisma ciliatumの寿命は何ですか?

730-2920 日

Ctenolepisma ciliatumは何を食べますか?

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

Ctenolepisma ciliatumは通常どこに生息していますか?

Urban areas

Ctenolepisma ciliatumはどのように狩りをしますか?

Foraging

Ctenolepisma ciliatumの脚の数は何ですか?

6

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