Species Cryptops hortensis - Common Cryptops

Classification · Explanation of Names · Range · Internet References · Works Cited

Cryptops hortensis (Common Cryptops) - Cryptops hortensis

Classification

Kingdom Animalia (Animals)

Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Subphylum Myriapoda (Myriapods)

Class Chilopoda (Centipedes)

Order Scolopendromorpha (Bark Centipedes)

Family Cryptopidae

Genus Cryptops

Species hortensis (Common Cryptops)

Explanation of Names

Cryptops hortensis (Donovan 1810)

Range

native to Europe, adventive in NA, established in urban environments across US and Canada(1)

Internet References

Species page(2)

Works Cited

1.	Shelley R.M. (2002-) The centipede order Scolopendromorpha in North America

2.	NatureSpot: recording the wildlife of Leicestershire and Rutland

Contributed by tom murray on 7 March, 2007 - 7:38pm
Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset, v belov
Last updated 21 April, 2024 - 5:44pm

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