Geophilomorpha

probably Geophilus flavus

Recently I've been finding that G. flavus, a European introduced species, is common in Maine but not in southern New England. I think that in the north, this species is a lot more common than published records would imply, but this is because the northern states are less heavily sampled.

They are characterized by having 49-57 pairs of legs, tarsal claws (unlike the similar-looking Arenophilus bipuncticeps), and prosternal chitin lines that run parallel to the lateral margin of the prosternum (visible under a microscope: if you want, I can e-mail you a drawing).

I'll make a guide page for this species because it is common, but this picture could be another species; G. flavus is my best guess.

… Joseph DeSisto Alling, 23 May, 2014 - 1:51pm

Assuming that this image roug

Assuming that this image roughly represents the highest level of detail I have access g, are there any specific angles that would be good?

… Even Dankowicz, 23 May, 2014 - 3:11pm

A close-up of the underside o

A close-up of the underside of the head is what's necessary. There are sutures on the flat area just below the fangs, the pattern will tell you if this is G. flavus. If it isn't flavus, I would need to also see the past pair of legs to see if there is a claw at the end; if there isn't, this would be Arenophilus bipuncticeps.

… Joseph DeSisto Alling, 23 May, 2014 - 4:55pm

Thanks; I'll do my best!

… Even Dankowicz, 23 May, 2014 - 4:59pm

That would be great! It would

That would be great! It would be nice to have pictures for this species to put on the guide page.

… Joseph DeSisto Alling, 23 May, 2014 - 5:15pm

Moved

Moved from Centipedes.

… Ken Wolgemuth, 16 February, 2014 - 11:15am