silverfish
A silverfish is a small, wingless insect. Silverfish are silvery light gray color, have a long antenna, and have a fish-like appearance. They are nocturnal insects typically 12-25 mm long. They consume matter that contains polysaccharides such as starches and adhesives. They eat bookbindings, carpets, clothing, coffee, dandruff, glue, hair, some paints, paper, photos, plaster, and sugar. They also eat cotton, dead insects, linen, and silk. Silverfish are considered household pests due to their consumption and destruction of property.