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"Lithobius forficatus", most commonly known as the brown centipede, is a common European centipede of the family Lithobiidae, although its distribution is not exclusive to Europe. It is between 18 and 30 mm long and up to 4 mm broad and is a chestnut brown colour.

Similar species: Stone Centipedes
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Feb 19, 2019. Captured Oct 13, 2018 12:24 in 91 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/2.8
  • 1/166s
  • ISO4000
  • 100mm