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I don't know what it is. - Ctenolepisma
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I don't know what it is. - Ctenolepisma
Rochester , Monroe County, New York, USA
April 2, 2014
Size: about 1 inch
Found in my house I am renovating
Contributed by scot1881 on 2 April, 2014 - 10:23am
Last updated 2 April, 2014 - 5:22pm

prob. Ctenolepisma; they are common in homes and harmless
Moved from ID Request.
… v belov, 2 April, 2014 - 5:22pm

Silverfish
Looks like a silverfish species. I'm sure someone can tell you more. These feed on paper and other similar products.
… Chao "Jimmy" Wu, 2 April, 2014 - 11:54am

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