Eastern Bark Centipede (Hemiscolopendra marginata)

Crawling on exposed soil at the edge of a dense mixed forest.

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Ferdy Christant

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Not only gorgeous, also a very valuable species intro, we have so few centipedes! Posted 6 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  I was hesitant to post this back in spring as the photo quality was not that great. I did think it was one of the coolest things I'd seen though! :D Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    You should take pride in your observations, they are very valuable! Posted 6 years ago
  2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
      
      Lion
      
      Thank you so much! You are quite right! Christine and I both have a bad habit of second guessing ourselves! Posted 6 years ago
    2. 1. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Love it! I’m so glad you shared it ❤️ Posted 6 years ago

The Eastern Bark Centipede

A species of bark centipede in the Scolopendridae family.

From the InsectIdentification Website:
"Scolopendrid Centipedes are commonly found in leaf litter, under wood and stones, or even wandering the ground. They are like other centipedes, having the same flexibility and segmentation. This species has some color variation among individuals. Some are black or a bluish-gray, while other appear more green or yellowish. They move underground like worms, stretching their bodies and.. more

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Similar species: Tropical Centipedes

Species identified by Flown Kimmerling