ABSTRACT
Objective To investigate the species and ecosystem of lepisma breeding in libraries of universities.Methods The lepisma samples were collected from the libraries of universities in Anhui by trapping bottle and chemical stimulating and the life cycle and the biocycle were observed meanwhile,from June 2005 to June 2007.Results 38 libraries were examined and 3 748 lepismas were gathered,belonging to 1 family 1 genus and 4 species.The first activity peak appeared in May,and the second in October.Lepismas were active from 20:00 to 5:00.The activity peak appeared at 24:00.This was identical with the living habits of their hiding by day and coming out at night.Conclusion The lepisma pollution in libraries of universities is serious in Anhui province and the Ctenolepisma villosa is the dominant species.