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S. heros var. castaneiceps found in Oklahoma, with red head and black body. S. heros is the largest centipede in North America. [2] It has an average length of 6.5 inches (170 mm), but can reach up to 8 in (200 mm) in the wild, [3] and even longer in captivity. [4] Its trunk bears either 21 or 23 pairs of legs. [5][6]
Scutigera coleoptrata. Scutigera coleoptrata, also known as the house centipede, is a species of centipede that is typically yellowish-grey 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 can live in human homes. [1] It is an insectivore; it kills and eats other ...
Scolopendra subspinipes is a species of very large centipede found throughout southeastern Asia. One of the most widespread and common species in the genus Scolopendra, it is also found on virtually all land areas around and within the Indian Ocean, all of tropical and subtropical Asia from Russia to the islands of Malaysia and Indonesia, Australia, South and Central America, the Caribbean ...
Centipedes mainly use their antennae to seek out their prey. The digestive tract forms a simple tube, with digestive glands attached to the mouthparts. Like insects, centipedes breathe through a tracheal system, typically with a single opening, or spiracle, on each body segment. They excrete waste through a single pair of malpighian tubules. [2]
Their bodies generally reach 4–7 in (10–18 cm) in length. Coloration is variable, hence the species name polymorpha which means "many forms", and alternative common names like "multicolored centipede". The body segments have one dark lateral stripe, so they are also known as the tiger centipede or tiger-striped centipede.
In contrast, centipedes feed primarily on insects. While silverfish lay their eggs in groups of around 50, centipedes lay them singly. Silverfish have two sworn predators – centipedes and ...
Description. Underside of head showing forcipules. The species has alternating bands of black and yellow-gold. [6] At approximately 10–15 centimetres (3.9–5.9 in), Scolopendra cingulata is one of the smallest species in the family Scolopendridae. Its venom is also not as toxic as that of other scolopendrid centipedes.
Description. The genus Scolopendra contains many species of centipedes found across the world's tropics and warmer temperate areas. The species vary considerably in coloration and size. Scolopendra are mostly very large centipedes. The largest species found in tropical climates can exceed 30 cm (12 in) and are the largest living centipedes in ...