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House Centipede

Scutigera coleoptrata

Description:

Black and yellow to white coloring, legs surround the body which consists of 15 pairs of banded legs. Males typically have large antennas. Large compound eyes, and body is striped in a dark to light to dark pattern.

Habitat:

Very common in North America. Can be found in indoor places that are wet and damp and that are active at night. In warmer climates they can be found indoors and outdoors as well.

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15dolszewski
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15dolszewski

Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Spotted on Nov 10, 2013
Submitted on Jan 8, 2014

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