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Scolopendra polymorpha
This one specifically, as a "Tiger Centipede" has black strips over a yellow, orange body.
Desert ground. Probably burrows, as you don't see them often. Probably wood/brush/rock piles.
Spotted on Apr 25, 2011
Submitted on Jun 29, 2012
2 Comments
Gotcha. Seems like the more I research answers to these specific questions, the more confusion I come up with. Thank you, Ill pick one from now on.
Hi, LuckyM. Some species have several common names. I say pick your favorite one and go with that. The scientific name will be the constant bit of information. :-)
(side note: choosing a name that doesn't involve a state name for an organism that appears in more than one state is how I prefer to go.)