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Silvery Centipede - Scolopendra polymorpha
Copyright © 2008 Natalie McNear

Silvery Centipede - Scolopendra polymorpha
Mount Tamalpais, Marin County, California, USA
April 23, 2008
Size: 6cm
Never seen a silver centipede before. I can't find anything similar in the BugGuide, but it most closely resembles the "tropical centipedes" (though I don't think they live around here).

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Contributed by Natalie McNear on 23 April, 2008 - 7:11pm
Last updated 23 April, 2008 - 10:44pm

Scolopendra polymorpha
Thanks for the replies.
… Natalie McNear, 23 April, 2008 - 10:45pm login or register to post comments

 
NP
dont be surprised if you find others with more blue to them or even a greenish, ive noticed individuals living in a location can vary quite a bit in coloration
… Mike "troll" Dame, 23 April, 2008 - 11:32pm login or register to post comments

 
Re: NP
Yeah, they seem to be pretty variable in their range (hence the "polymorpha" I guess)... The ones I see in the guide don't look quite as silvery as the one I found; I don't know if that is an age thing or if it's just the way that particular individual is colored.
… Natalie McNear, 24 April, 2008 - 1:20am login or register to post comments

that be
Scolopendra polymorpha
… Mike "troll" Dame, 23 April, 2008 - 10:14pm login or register to post comments

Scolopendra is correct
I'm pretty sure. Rowland S. may even be able to tell you the species.
… Lynette Schimming, 23 April, 2008 - 8:48pm login or register to post comments

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