Scutigera Coleoptrata
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Scutigera Coleoptrata or more commonly known as the House Centipede is native to the Mediterranean but has spread throughout most the world with the help of human transport. The House Centipede is equipped with 15 pairs of thin long legs, with 1 extra long pair at the back that can exceed it's body length. There bodies are generally grayish-yellow, and are marked with 3 long stripes running down its back longitudinally. An adult individuals body will be around 1-1.5 in, but with legs and antenna extended could reach 3-4 inches. [1]
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Phylum | Subphylum | Class | Order | Family | Genus | Species | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classification | Animalia | Arthropoda | Myriapoda | Chilopoda | Scutigeromorpha | Scutigeridae | Scutigera | S. Coleoptrata |