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Geophilomorpha? - Strigamia bothriopus
Copyright © 2014 Lisa I.

Geophilomorpha? - Strigamia bothriopus
Deane, Letcher County, Kentucky, USA
February 19, 2014
Size: 5cm
Found under a piece of wood. Very slinder and fast.
Just won't be still for better image.
Contributed by Lisa I. on 19 February, 2014 - 8:25pm
Last updated 3 April, 2014 - 8:30am

Moved
Moved from Soil Centipedes.
… Lisa I., 3 April, 2014 - 8:30am

Strigamia bothriopus
Based on:

- bright red color
- leg count

Note that in the south there are other bright red Strigamia, namely S. bidens, but this has more legs (>65).
… Joseph DeSisto Alling, 3 April, 2014 - 7:02am

 
Thanks
For the information.
… Lisa I., 3 April, 2014 - 8:28am

Moved
Moved from Centipedes.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 19 February, 2014 - 8:28pm

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