What Do Baby Silverfish Look Like?

January 2023 · 2 minute read

Baby silverfish comes under the group of insects named bristletails. They can survive without water for several weeks. They can also live without food for many months. These pests generally appear in those areas which are quite hot and humid, such as laundry rooms. 

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Baby silverfish live more years in a warmer climate, and they also get mature quickly. They are also called silverfish nymphs. They only eat those things which are high in proteins and are starchier. 

What Baby Silverfish Look Like?

Baby silverfish have white colors, and they are quite softer in touch. However, they don’t have any significant difference except this from the adult silverfish. They have similar antennae, which are long. The body of the baby silverfish is tapered with three limbs at the end. The size of the baby silverfish is not longer than an inch. They shed their skin several times to adopt an adult one. They have a flatter body which gives them good speed. 

Baby silverfish have the habit of eating paper products. These products include paste or glue as well. This habit damages the archives of many offices. 

Baby silverfish look similar to the adult silverfish, with less shine and grace. However, they acquire this shine and darker skin through molting several times to reach an adult level. Like other typical pests, baby silverfish also have a total of six legs paired into three. They can wriggle and walk faster on the surface. Their legs look too thin that sometimes you may not notice them. Their thin legs portray the image of a silver ocean fish swimming on the land. They don’t move constantly but take short breaks in their walk. The average size of baby silverfish may fall under half an inch. 

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