firebrat
/ˈfaɪərˌbræt/
noun
- A small, wingless insect that lives in warm, damp places such as near furnaces or in basements.
- The old bakery had a problem with firebrats living behind the ovens.
- Firebrats are often mistaken for silverfish but prefer warmer environments.
- We found a firebrat crawling near the water heater in the basement.