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House centipede

Scutigera coleoptrata

Description:

Fast moving centipede with up to 15 fairs of legs. The last set of legs are an example of antennae mimicry. House centipede's are yellowish grey and have three dark dorsal stripes.

Habitat:

Human homes.

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TimTwohig
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TimTwohig

Bellingham, Massachusetts, USA

Spotted on Nov 16, 2012
Submitted on Feb 7, 2013

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