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LEPISMA DOMESTICA Packard 
Bristle-tail; Fish-moth 
Ord. Thysanura: Subord. Cinura: Fam. Lepismidae 
The so-called bristle-tail, fish-moth, silver-fish, etc., Lepisma saccharina 
Linn., is a rather common insect about houses, though it is rarely seen. 
The work of this insect and the allied Zefisma domestica Packard is often 
seen among books and papers that have been allowed to remain undis- 
turbed for a number of years. These insects have a liking for paper, 
specially the heavier grades, starch, paste, etc. They have even been 
