Country intro
Invasive everywhere
The House Centipede - Scutigera coleoptrata originates from Mediterranean area is now widespread all over the world - South/North America, Africa, most of Asia (including South Korea and Japan) and Australia/New Zealand.
Although known as House Centidepe, seldom come across them in houses but have always seen them during night walks in the forest.
''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
By Albert Kang
All rights reserved
Uploaded Jul 5, 2020. Captured Jan 23, 2018 20:12.
