Least Concern

Centipede (House)

Scutigera coleoptrata

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About

Centipedes are arthropods with long, flattened bodies and many legs. Despite their name, centipedes typically have fewer than 100 legs, with one pair of legs per body segment. House centipedes are common household predators that help control pest populations.

Habitat

Damp areas in homes, basements, and gardens worldwide

Diet

Carnivorous - insects, spiders, and other small arthropods

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Fun Facts

Centipedes are nocturnal and hunt at night.
They have venomous claws on their first body segment to subdue prey.
Centipedes continue to grow throughout their lives, adding segments and legs as they molt.

Conservation

StatusLeast Concern

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