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Florida blue centipede

Hemiscolopendra marginata

Description:

Hemiscolopendra marginata is a large centipede that can reach 3". They are commonly found under logs and loose bark.

Habitat:

Long Hunter state park, Tennessee

Notes:

I found this beauty under a rock close to the lake.

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5 Comments

KarenL
KarenL 12 years ago

Yes, I found it pretty interesting too!
While I was looking for info I discovered there is a market for these little guys on the internet - apparently people keep them as pets!

Bernadette S
Bernadette S 12 years ago

Yes, that "tail" is quite interesting. I didn't think it was part of the critter at first!

KarenL
KarenL 12 years ago

:)

CindyBinghamKeiser
CindyBinghamKeiser 12 years ago

Wow, that's an interesting "tail".

KarenL
KarenL 12 years ago

Thanks Francis!

KarenL
Spotted by
KarenL

Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee, USA

Spotted on Feb 26, 2012
Submitted on Feb 26, 2012

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