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Brown Centipede (Lithobius forficatus) Centipede on the underside of a rotting hardwood log at the edge of a dense mixed forest. Feeding? on Phlebiopsis crassa. Brown centipede,Geotagged,Lithobius forficatus,United States,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Brown Centipede (Lithobius forficatus)

Centipede on the underside of a rotting hardwood log at the edge of a dense mixed forest. Feeding? on Phlebiopsis crassa.

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  1. Centipedes are so cool. Have you seen this video?

    Posted 5 years ago, modified 5 years ago
    1. I had not seen this segment! Too cool!
      I love this show though! Jason and I often watch it!
      Posted 5 years ago

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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 Flown Kimmerling
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By Flown Kimmerling

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Uploaded Jan 10, 2020. Captured Jan 8, 2020 15:46 in 234 Oakman Rd NE, Ranger, GA 30734, USA.
  • Canon EOS 6D Mark II
  • f/20.0
  • 1/41s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm