A Long Bug With Lots Of Legs

Can be distinguished from bees by their smooth rather than hairy bodies.

A long bug with lots of legs. Do not mistake antennae for legs. Its common name derives from the animals silvery light grey and blue colour combined with the fish-like appearance of its movements while the scientific name L. Lepisma saccharina commonly known as a silverfish or fishmoth is a small wingless insect in the order Thysanura.

Always pay close attention to color variations. Looks something like a centipede but only has 30 long almost spider like legs. From 18 to 12 inch long.

The long-bodied cellar spider Pholcus phalangioides is a spindly brownish bug with long thin legs and a tear-shaped brown abdomen. Its body is long and thin. Long muscular rear legs for jumping.

On October 12 2008 Category. Treatment and advice Variegated carpet beetle Adults 24mm long. See more ideas about bugs beautiful bugs bugs and insects.

Wierd 30 legged bug. Many worms have what are known as setae which are basically hairs or bristles that provide traction enabling a worm to move about. Millipedes centipedes pillbugs and spiders are all common house bugs that have a lot of legs though most only occasionally invade homes.

The house centipede is the one most frequently thought of as the dreaded thousand legger and the one you are most likely to encounter when you least expect it. They bite so you may notice blood. The last pairs of legs on the body are typically the longest.