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Silverfish in Bathtub
Copyright © 2006 Robert Kane

Silverfish in Bathtub
Stewartsville, Warren County, New Jersey, USA
August 7, 2006
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Contributed by Robert Kane on 11 August, 2006 - 4:18pm
Last updated 19 August, 2006 - 9:44am

Ctenolepisma lineata
Looks like a Four-lined Silverfish.
… Ted Kropiewnicki, 29 February, 2008 - 12:00am login or register to post comments

Silverfish or Firebrat- I think
Look under Order Zygentoma in the guide. The only other possibility would be a Bristletail, Order Microcoryphia. These are all primitive insects that trace their origins back to before insects developed wings hundreds of millions of years ago.

I'll leave it to the real experts to confirm and/or improve on the identification.
… Chuck Entz, 11 August, 2006 - 9:39pm login or register to post comments

Bath Tub Critter
I'm no expert but it looks like a common silverfish to me. They are often found in the bathroom and I know for a act that they love wallpaper glue!
… Suzanne Koglin, 11 August, 2006 - 4:23pm login or register to post comments

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