Insect Order (Thysanura)
Taxonomy
Other Names: "Silverfish"
The Taxonomic Breakdown is the scientific way to categorize a partocular insect species from its largest group (Animalia) to its smallest (variable). The Genus and Species categorizations taken together make up the species' scientific name shown above, in this case Thermobia domestica.
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Thysanura
Family: Lepismatidae
Genus: Thermobia
Species: domestica
Characteristics
Antenna: Antenna are noticeably apparent on this insect.
Harmful: Known to be harmful in one way or another.
Indoors: Can be found indoors; inside dwellings.
Pantry Pest: Targets indoor human and pet food sources.
Pest: Generally considered a pest to humans.
Striped / Banded: Noticeable stripes or banding pattern.
Description
The Firebrat (Silverfish) is also known by these other names:
Silverfish
The Firebrat (Silverfish) has been identified by site users by the following descriptors:
large kitchen pest book harmful antenna furry hairy feathery gold black striped yellow grey gray white indoors
Sighting Guide
The general likelihood of encountering this insect based on a given month of the year in the state of Tennessee. Generally, the best sighting months are June through August with peak occurring in July.
Size
Below is a representation of the 'smallest-small' and 'largest-large' sizes commonly associated with the Firebrat (Silverfish). Due to monitor differences, sizes may not be exact on your particular screen. Conversions to millimeters are provided for convenience.
Lowest-Low:
0.51 inches
(13 mm)
Highest-High:
0.55 inches
(14 mm)
Identifying Colors
Below you will find the colors most commonly associated with the Firebrat (Silverfish). Both Primary and Secondary colors are represented in the showcase. Due to monitor differences, colors may not be exact representations.
Tennessee County Reach
The Firebrat (Silverfish) can be found in the following Tennessee counties:
Anderson; Bedford; Benton; Bledsoe; Blount; Bradley; Campbell; Cannon; Carroll; Carter; Cheatham; Chester; Claiborne; Clay; Cocke; Coffee; Crockett; Cumberland; Davidson; De Kalb; Decatur; Dickson; Dyer; Fayette; Fentress; Franklin; Gibson; Giles; Grainger; Greene; Grundy; Hamblen; Hamilton; Hancock; Hardeman; Hardin; Hawkins; Haywood; Henderson; Henry; Hickman; Houston; Humphreys; Jackson; Jefferson; Johnson; Knox; Lake; Lauderdale; Lawrence; Lewis; Lincoln; Loudon; Macon; Madison; Marion; Marshall; Maury; McMinn; McNairy; Meigs; Monroe; Montgomery; Moore; Morgan; Obion; Overton; Perry; Pickett; Polk; Putnam; Rhea; Roane; Robertson; Rutherford; Scott; Sequatchie; Sevier; Shelby; Smith; Stewart; Sullivan; Sumner; Tipton; Trousdale; Unicoi; Union; Van Buren; Warren; Washington; Wayne; Weakley; White; Williamson; Wilson
Firebrat (Silverfish) Picture (1)
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Close up detail view of a Firebrat Silverfish insect at rest.; Credit: Ryan Hodnett, Kitchener, ON; Public Domain CC by S-A.
This image is original to
www.InsectIdentification.org; Used with Permission.
