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Home » Guide » Arthropods (Arthropoda) » Centipedes (Chilopoda) » Tropical Centipedes (Scolopendromorpha) » Scolopendridae » Scolopendra » Scolopendra polymorpha
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Centipede - Scolopendra polymorpha
Copyright © 2008 Beth Sands

Centipede - Scolopendra polymorpha
Danville / Bollinger canyon, California, USA
May 11, 2008
Size: 2 1/4"
This is the first time that I have seen such a colorful Centipede . I flipped a Cow-pie over to find it . I think that they are poisonous , so did not try to corner it with my hand . Any comments would help to further my buggie knowledge , thanks , Bugsys posy
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Contributed by Beth Sands on 11 May, 2008 - 7:06pm
Last updated 10 July, 2009 - 10:55pm

Moved
Moved from Tropical Centipedes.
… John R. Maxwell, 10 July, 2009 - 10:55pm login or register to post comments

Scolopendra polymorpha Wood,
Scolopendra polymorpha Wood, 1861. Rowland Shelley
… Rowland Shelley, 10 July, 2009 - 9:11pm login or register to post comments

Seen one in Ridgecrest, CA
Seen one in Ridgecrest, CA
… eduque, 30 January, 2009 - 4:49pm login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from Centipedes.
… Eric R. Eaton, 30 January, 2009 - 2:55pm login or register to post comments

I'm not sure, and if you alre
I'm not sure, and if you already know this, then sorry, but i'm willing to bet that this centapede at least will fall into the Genus Scolopendra. Sorry that's all i can get fer you.
… Cody L, 20 June, 2008 - 6:03pm login or register to post comments

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