The silverfish, like other species in Apterygota, is wingless. It has long antennae and moves in a wiggling motion that resembles the movement of a fish. This, coupled with its appearance and silvery scales, inspires its common name. Silverfish can regenerate lost terminal filaments and antennae within four weeks. Silverfish typically live for up to three years.
The silverfish is an agile runner. It avoids light because it is nocturnal.
You should be happy to know that silverfish don't do nearly the same damage as other pests such as termites. Silverfish like to chew on things, especially paper or fabrics that may have starch or sugar residues embedded in them, such as wallpaper with starch-based glue.
Harmful
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Silverfish are not harmful to humans
Silverfish can be found in dark undisturbed places. dark, high-humidity spots such as crawl spaces, unfinished basements, and attics silverfish real estate. Especially if there are cardboard boxes, books, or other types of paper stored in those areas.