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Home » Guide » Arthropods (Arthropoda) » Myriapods (Myriapoda) » Centipedes (Chilopoda) » Bark Centipedes (Scolopendromorpha) » Scolopendridae » Hemiscolopendra » Eastern Bark Centipede (Hemiscolopendra marginata)
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Hemiscolopendra marginata
Copyright © 2012 Aaron Goodwin

Hemiscolopendra marginata
Tulsa Zoo, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, USA
August 29, 2012
I found this lovely centipede in a sink at work and knew immediately that I had never seen the species before. I have a strong guess that it's the Florida blue centipede (Hemiscolopendra marginata), but what I've read so far states that eastern Oklahoma is the western edge of its range. I'd love it if someone experienced could confirm/deny my ID. Thanks so much!

P.S. - Sorry for the choppy photos. The little guy wouldn't stop moving and those of you who have shot centipedes know it's not an easy task. :-)

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Contributed by Aaron Goodwin on 29 August, 2012 - 8:38pm
Last updated 14 October, 2018 - 11:05am

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… v belov, 30 August, 2012 - 12:00pm login or register to post comments

yes
Hemiscolopendra marginata
… wolfpacksved, 30 August, 2012 - 8:56am login or register to post comments

 
Thank you
I appreciate the assistance!
… Aaron Goodwin, 31 August, 2012 - 9:29am login or register to post comments

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