Key Identification Features
- One form from south-eastern Spain has already been formally recognized as the distinct species Ctenolepisma almeriense.
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🦋 Identification Guide
How to Identify Lepismatidae
Lepismatidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Zygentoma, class Insecta. The family contains 9 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Lepismatidae Species
Ctenolepisma lineata (Fabricius, 1775)
Ctenolepisma lineata (Fabricius, 1775)
Ctenolepisma lineata, the four-lined silverfish, is a widely introduced, sometim…
Thermobia aegyptiaca (Lucas, 1840)
Thermobia aegyptiaca (Lucas, 1840)
Thermobia aegyptiaca is a silverfish species from Lepismatidae, described 1840 f…
Ctenolepisma longicaudatum Escherich, 1905
Ctenolepisma longicaudatum Escherich, 1905
This is a detailed description of the gray silverfish Ctenolepisma longicaudatum…
Lepisma saccharinum Linnaeus, 1758
Lepisma saccharinum Linnaeus, 1758
Lepisma saccharinum, the common silverfish, is a widespread nocturnal wingless i…
Thermobia domestica (Packard, 1837)
Thermobia domestica (Packard, 1837)
Thermobia domestica, the firebrat, is a small warm-preferring indoor pest insect…
Ctenolepisma ciliata (Dufour, 1831)
Ctenolepisma ciliata (Dufour, 1831)
Ctenolepisma ciliata is a common Mediterranean silverfish species closely relate…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Lepismatidae?
Lepismatidae animals belong to the Zygentoma order in the Animalia kingdom. One form from south-eastern Spain has already been formally recognized as the distinct species Ctenolepisma almeriense. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Lepismatidae?
Lepismatidae is classified in the order Zygentoma, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 9 accepted species worldwide.
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