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Stone Centipede - Lithobius forficatus
Copyright © 2012 Ilona L.

Stone Centipede - Lithobius forficatus
Cross Plains, Dane County, Wisconsin, USA
April 2, 2012
Finally found one that remained still long enough for me to take some photos. Usually they scurry off into the leaves before I can even get the camera set. I would estimate the size to be around 35mm.
Contributed by Ilona L. on 3 April, 2012 - 1:43am
Last updated 7 April, 2014 - 4:16pm

Moved
Moved from Stone Centipedes.
… Joseph DeSisto Alling, 7 April, 2014 - 4:16pm

Lithobius forficatus
A common lithobiomorph throughout North America. Based on the size and triangular projections on segments 9, 11, 13.
… Joseph DeSisto Alling, 7 April, 2014 - 4:15pm

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