Oriental Silverfish

Ctenolepisma villosum · Order: Zygentoma · Family: Lepismatidae

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Oriental Silverfish
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The Oriental silverfish belongs to a genus that occurs in warm areas across much of the world. It is not native to Australia, though introduced populations can be found there.

Source: Wikipedia

Where it comes from

The genus is found in many warm regions worldwide. Australia has no native species, but introduced ones are present.

Source: Wikipedia

Same family (Lepismatidae)

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Sources

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

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