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Scutigera coleoptrata-House Centipede

The Scutigera coleoptrata is a species of centipede in the family Scutigeridae. Members of the family Scutigeridae are commonly known as the House Centipede. Scutigera coleoptrata is a yellowish-grey centipede having 15 pairs of legs.  The rear end has longer legs as compare to head end legs. It usually lives in human houses. It is an insectivore, feeding on other insects.

House Centipede-Scutigera coleoptrata

1 comment:

  1. Amazing features!
    We have different one here in France!
    Well captured!
    Cheers, Birdy!

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