Lepismatidae

	Lepismatidae Lepismatidae is a family of primitive wingless insects with about 340 described species. This family contains the two most familiar members of the order Zygentoma: the silverfish (''Lepisma saccharinum'') and the firebrat (''Thermobia domestica''). It is one of five families in the order Zygentoma. Lepismatids are elongated, flattened insects, the majority of which are scavengers. The abdomen is usually clothed in tiny scale (zoology), scales and terminates with three "tails" of roughly equal length. The compound eyes are small and well separated. They typically live in warm, damp environments, including indoors. They avoid light. Genera These subfamilies and genera belong to the family Lepismatidae: Acrotelsinae Mendes, 1991 ''Acrotelsa'' Escherich, 1905 ''Anisolepisma'' Paclt, 1967 ''Desertinoma'' Kaplin, 1992 ''Lepismina'' Gervais, 1844 ''Paracrotelsa'' Paclt, 1967 ''Primacrotelsa'' Mendes, 2004 Ctenolepismatinae Mendes, 1991 ''Acrotelsella'' Silvestri, 1935 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:** [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Zygentoma Zygentoma are an order in the class Insecta, and consist of about 550 known species. The Zygentoma include the so-called silverfish or fishmoths, and the firebrats. A conspicuous feature of the order are the three long caudal filaments. The two lateral filaments are cerci, and the medial one is an epiproct or ''appendix dorsalis''. In this they resemble the Archaeognatha, although the cerci of Zygentoma, unlike in the latter order, are nearly as long as the epiproct. Until the late twentieth century the Zygentoma were regarded as a suborder of the Thysanura, until it was recognized that the order Thysanura was paraphyletic, thus raising the two suborders to the status of independent monophyletic orders, with Archaeognatha as sister group to the Dicondylia, including the Zygentoma. Etymology The name "Zygentoma" is derived from the Greek ('), in context meaning "yoke" or "bridge"; and ('), "insects" (literally meaning "cut into", in reference to the segmented anatomy o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Ctenolepisma ''Ctenolepisma'' is a genus of primitive insects in the order Zygentoma, closely related to the silverfish and firebrat but less reliant on human habitation, some species being found both indoors and outdoors and some found exclusively outdoors. The genus is distributed nearly worldwide in warm regions. Australia lacks native ''Ctenolepisma'', but is home to introduced species. Nomenclature Most authors have historically treated the nomenclatural gender of ''Ctenolepisma'' as feminine, but in 2018 the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature issued a formal ruling (ICZN Opinion 2427) stating the gender of ''Lepisma'' (and all genera with that ending) is neuter, following ICZN Article 30, which resulted in changes to the spelling of several well-known species, including ''Ctenolepisma longicaudatum'' (formerly ''longicaudata''). Diversity There are roughly 75 extant species presently recognized as valid in the genus, and one fossil: ''Ctenolepisma abyssinicum'' Mendes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Firebrat The firebrat (''Thermobia domestica'') is a small insect (typically 1–1.5 cm) in the order Zygentoma. Habitat Firebrats prefer relatively warm temperatures (36–39 °C) and require some humidity. They are commonly found indoors near heat sources such as furnaces and boilers. They feed on a wide variety of carbohydrates and starches that are also protein sources such as dog food, flour and book bindings. They are distributed throughout most parts of the world and are normally found outdoors under rocks, plant litter, and in similar environments, but are also often found indoors where they are considered pests. They do not cause major damage, but they can contaminate food, damage paper goods, and stain clothing. Otherwise they are mostly harmless. Behavior Firebrats utilize pheromones to lead other firebrats to attract one another and congregate. To maintain a group, firebrats must remain in contact with one another. Breeding At 1.5 to 4.5 months of age t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Silverfish The silverfish (''Lepisma saccharinum'') is a species of small, primitive, wingless insect in the order Zygentoma (formerly Thysanura). Its common name derives from the insect's silvery light grey colour, combined with the fish-like appearance of its movements. The scientific name (''L. saccharinum'') indicates that the silverfish's diet consists of carbohydrates such as sugar or starches. While the common name ''silverfish'' is used throughout the global literature to refer to various species of Zygentoma, the Entomological Society of America restricts use of the term solely for ''Lepisma saccharinum''. Description The silverfish is a nocturnal insect typically long. Its abdomen tapers at the end, giving it a fish-like appearance. The newly hatched are whitish, but develop a greyish hue and metallic sheen as they get older. It has two long cerci and one terminal filament at the tip of the abdomen between the cerci. It also has two small compound eyes, although other members ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Acrotelsa ''Acrotelsa'' is a genus of silverfish in the family Lepismatidae Lepismatidae is a family of primitive wingless insects with about 340 described species. This family contains the two most familiar members of the order Zygentoma: the silverfish (''Lepisma saccharinum'') and the firebrat (''Thermobia domestica'' .... There are at least two described species in ''Acrotelsa''. Species These two species belong to the genus ''Acrotelsa'': * '' Acrotelsa collaris'' (Fabricius, 1793) * '' Acrotelsa galapagoensis'' Guthrie References Further reading * * Lepismatidae Articles created by Qbugbot {{Zygentoma-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Leucolepisma ''Leucolepisma'' is a genus of insect in the family Lepismatidae of the order Zygentoma Zygentoma are an order in the class Insecta, and consist of about 550 known species. The Zygentoma include the so-called silverfish or fishmoths, and the firebrats. A conspicuous feature of the order are the three long caudal filaments. The t ..., containing only one described species, ''Leucolepisma arenarium''. References Lepismatidae Monotypic insect genera {{Zygentoma-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]