Identification, Images, & Information
For Insects, Spiders & Their Kin
For the United States & Canada
 

Register · Log In
HomeGuideID RequestRecentFrassForumsDonateHelp
Clickable Guide
Moths Butterflies Flies Caterpillars Flies Dragonflies Flies Mantids Cockroaches Bees and Wasps Walkingsticks Earwigs Ants Termites Hoppers and Kin Hoppers and Kin Beetles True Bugs Fleas Grasshoppers and Kin Ticks Spiders Scorpions Centipedes Millipedes

Calendar
Upcoming Events

Photos of insects and people from the 2024 BugGuide gathering in Idaho July 24-27

Moth submissions from National Moth Week 2024

Photos of insects and people from the 2022 BugGuide gathering in New Mexico, July 20-24

Photos of insects and people from the Spring 2021 gathering in Louisiana, April 28-May 2

Photos of insects and people from the 2019 gathering in Louisiana, July 25-27

Photos of insects and people from the 2018 gathering in Virginia, July 27-29


Previous events
TaxonomyBrowseInfoImagesLinksBooksData
Home » Guide » Arthropods (Arthropoda) » Hexapods (Hexapoda) » Insects (Insecta) » Silverfish (Zygentoma)
Photo#2055133
Unknown
Copyright © 2021 Carol Blaney

Unknown
Mojave Trails National Monument, San Bernardino County, California, USA
October 19, 2021
Size: About 5 mm
Moved very quickly and erratically, scooting under pebbles and across sand and in a wash

Images of this individual: tag all
Unknown Unknown Unknown
tag · login or register to post comments
Contributed by Carol Blaney on 24 October, 2021 - 8:41pm
Last updated 24 October, 2021 - 10:35pm

Thank you,
Michael and Ken. What do you think about Leucolepisma arenarium? Appearance and habitat are a good match.
… Carol Blaney, 25 October, 2021 - 11:55am login or register to post comments

 
I wouldn't venture a guess :)
According to the Info Page, there are 18 species of silverfish in our coverage area, and the Guide has examples of only eleven. For all I know, this could be one of the "missing" species. An expert opinion is needed.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 25 October, 2021 - 12:21pm login or register to post comments

 
Makes sense
Thanks again!
… Carol Blaney, 25 October, 2021 - 12:40pm login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 24 October, 2021 - 10:35pm login or register to post comments

Silverfish
Lepismatidae
… Michael James Malone, 24 October, 2021 - 9:32pm login or register to post comments

Comment viewing options
Select your preferred way to display the comments and click 'Save settings' to activate your changes.

Disclaimer: Dedicated naturalists volunteer their time and resources here to provide this service. We strive to provide accurate information, but we are mostly just amateurs attempting to make sense of a diverse natural world. If you need expert professional advice, contact your local extension office.

Contributors own the copyright to and are solely responsible for contributed content.
Click the contributor's name for licensing and usage information.
Everything else copyright © 2003-2024 Iowa State University, unless otherwise noted.

Bugguide is hosted by:

Plant Pathology, Entomology and Microbiology at Iowa State University logo

Printer Friendly Version 		Terms of Use
Privacy Statement
Site Map
Contact