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Silverfish Identification Guide

  • Size: Small, slender insects about 0.5–1 inch long.
  • Body: Flat, elongated, and tapering toward the tail.
  • Color: Silvery-gray with a metallic, shiny appearance.
  • Head: Small with long antennae extending forward.
  • Movement: Fast, wriggling motion that resembles a fish.
  • Tail: Three long, bristle-like appendages at the rear.
  • Legs: Short legs, usually not very noticeable.
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