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sonjamo toronto, Canada May 30, 2009

Hey people,

I keep finding these tiny bugs in my bathroom. I dont see alot of them, and when i do see them, its 1 at a time. So does anyone here know what this bug is? I took some pictures of it.

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plexippus Chicago Suburbs, IL(Zone 5b) May 31, 2009

Looks like a silverfish to me.

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suunto Sinks Grove, WV May 31, 2009

This is either a silverfish or a very close relative in the order Thysanura, primitive insects collectively known as bristletails - see http://tinyurl.com/lsuugn for detailed information. Some bristletails, like silverfish and firebrats, can become nuisance pests indoors.

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sonjamo toronto, Canada May 31, 2009

looks like you guys nailed it. thanks alot for the information.

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JuneyBug Dover AFB, DE(Zone 7a) Jun 03, 2009

Uhh, You need to check out the plumbing if you find these...there is generally some wet wood around that they are eating. My plumber Uncle called them "Plumbers' Companions" since they love wet, rotting wood.

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