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House Centipede

Photo: @jmgrinde · iNaturalist · CC BY-NC

Insects and other invertebrates

House Centipede

Scutigera coleoptrata

Observations in the area
1
Last sighting
1 July 2019
Category
Insects and other invertebrates
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The species

Scutigera coleoptrata, also known as the house centipede, is a species of centipede that is typically yellowish-gray and has up to 15 pairs of long legs. Originating in the Mediterranean region, it has spread to other parts of the world, where it frequently lives in and around human homes. It is an insectivore, preying on insects and arachnids by envenomating them. Their mild venom and small organs of envenomation render the species nearly incapable of harming...

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