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Oberthueria caeca

Oberthueria caeca
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Summary

Oberthueria caeca is a small, wingless insect belonging to the order Zygentoma. It is commonly known as the blind silverfish due to its lack of eyes and silver-colored scales covering its body. This species is typically found in dark and damp environments, such as caves or underground burrows. Despite its lack of vision, Oberthueria caeca relies on its elongated antennae and sensory hairs to navigate and locate food sources.

Oberthueria caeca

Oberthueria caeca
Local Pest Control

Tags

harmful
tree pest
garden pest
crop pest
pest

Scientific classification

kingdom: Animalia
phylum: Arthropoda
class: Insecta
order: Lepidoptera
family: Endromidae
genus: Oberthueria

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