Boreal Yellow-headed Soil Centipede

Geophilus flavus

''Geophilus flavus'' is a species of centipede in the family Geophilidae. The Geophilidae are called soil centipedes. It is terrestrial and commonly found at seashore locations.
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Appearance

Specimens are yellow in colour, have 49–57 pairs of legs, and may grow up to 45 millimetres in length.
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Distribution

This species is found across Europe, and has been introduced into North America and Australia.

Reproduction

The females lay clutches of 50-60 eggs in soil or rotten wood. They stand guard over the eggs until the offspring is born. The females sometimes lick the eggs to protect them from fungi.

Food

These centipedes feed on other invertebrates in their environment, including other arthropods and earthworms.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassChilopoda
OrderGeophilomorpha
FamilyGeophilidae
GenusGeophilus
SpeciesG. flavus
Photographed in
Netherlands
Portugal