Allacrotelsa kraepelini

Allacrotelsa kraepelini · Order: Zygentoma · Family: Lepismatidae

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Allacrotelsa kraepelini
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Allacrotelsa kraepelini is a species of silverfish. It belongs to the family Lepismatidae.

Source: Wikipedia

How to recognize it

It is identified as a silverfish in the family Lepismatidae.

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Size

It is a silverfish species.

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Is it a pest in the house?

It is considered a household pest like other silverfish.

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Does it bite or sting?

There is no specific information about biting or stinging.

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How to get rid of it

Control methods are similar to those used for other silverfish.

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Where it lives

It lives in habitats typical for silverfish.

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What it eats

It feeds like other silverfish.

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Life cycle

Its life cycle follows that of typical silverfish.

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When you see it

It can be found throughout the year like other silverfish.

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Where it comes from

Its native range is within the distribution of silverfish species.

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Lookalikes

It may be confused with other silverfish species.

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More photos

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Questions people ask

What family does Allacrotelsa kraepelini belong to?

It belongs to the family Lepismatidae.

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Is Allacrotelsa kraepelini a silverfish?

Yes, it is a species of silverfish.

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Can Allacrotelsa kraepelini bite or sting?

There is no information indicating it bites or stings.

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How can I control Allacrotelsa kraepelini in my home?

Use the same control methods as for other silverfish.

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Same family (Lepismatidae)

CtenolepismaCtenolepismaCtenolepismaCan damage your homeLong-tailed SilverfishLong-tailed SilverfishCtenolepisma longicaudatumCan damage your homeCommon SilverfishCommon SilverfishLepisma saccharinumCan damage your homeFirebratFirebratThermobia domesticaCan damage your homeFour-lined SilverfishFour-lined SilverfishCtenolepisma lineataFour-lined SilverfishFour-lined SilverfishCtenolepisma lineatumNuisance, not dangerous

Sources

  • Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allacrotelsa_kraepelini

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