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House centipede House centipede - Scutigera coleoptrata<br />
I had no idea they are good guys - harmless to humans and predators on small house pests like roaches and spiders. Do not kill them. Bathtube centepede,Chilopoda,Geotagged,Greece,House Centipede,House centepede,Scutigera coleoptrata,arthropoda,nature Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

House centipede

House centipede - Scutigera coleoptrata
I had no idea they are good guys - harmless to humans and predators on small house pests like roaches and spiders. Do not kill them.

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  1. Thanks for the education! Posted 10 years ago

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''Scutigera coleoptrata'' – one of several species commonly known as the house centipede – is a typically yellowish-grey centipede with up to 15 pairs of legs. Originating in the Mediterranean region, the species has spread to other parts of the world, where it can live in human homes. It is an insectivore; it kills and eats other arthropods, such as insects and arachnids.

Similar species: House Centipedes
Species identified by Jivko Nakev
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By Jivko Nakev

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Uploaded Nov 16, 2014. Captured May 20, 2014 09:22 in Unnamed Road, Pilos Nestor 240 04, Greece.
  • Canon EOS 70D
  • f/2.8
  • 1/250s
  • ISO160
  • 17mm