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Giant Red-headed Centipede

Scolopendra heros

Description:

Texas redheaded centipedes (Scolopendra heros) are one of the world’s largest centipede species and can grow to be as long as 15 cm. Their heads are red, with segmented dark blue, purple or black bodies. Each segment bears a pair of yellow legs.

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joanbstanley
Spotted by
joanbstanley

Denton, Texas, USA

Spotted on Jun 17, 2014
Submitted on Jul 26, 2014

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