What is this thing?

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It’s about 2-3mm in length. Central European location.

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[–] aldhissla@piefed.world 16 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

They eat mold afaik. So if you see them, you know there's a source of humidity/mold you ought to check out.

[–] ryannathans@aussie.zone 6 points 2 weeks ago

Don't they also eat all your paper and organic fabrics?

[–] Pholous@piefed.social 4 points 2 weeks ago

Exactly. Also silverfish eat house dust mites.