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House Centipede

Scutigera Coleoptrata

Description:

35 mm long with around 15 pairs of very long delicate legs as apprised to a normal centipede. Observed with very fast and manoeuvrable running style.

Habitat:

Common in cool damp areas of gardens and infrequently used structures such as garden sheds. Otherwise found under rocks and wood piles.

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Michael Strydom
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Michael Strydom

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Spotted on Jan 14, 2015
Submitted on Feb 17, 2016

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