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Family Entomobryidae

The forms belonging to this family are found in the earth, in caves, in greenhouses, and in hothouses, on the bark of old trees, in cellars, under logs, and in similar localities. One species, Lepidocyrtus americanus Marlatt, is commonly observed in houses in situations similar to those where one finds the silverfish or slickers. It is shown in the accompanying figures.

The development of none of these insects is understood, although the eggs of one European species have been recorded as being laid in the spring.