Invertebrates > Centipedes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Darwin’s Goliath CentipedeScientific Name: Scolopendra galapagoensisCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: CentipedesSize: Total body length: 10.0–16.0 in (25–41 cm); one of the world’s largest chilopodsWeight: 2.5–5.3 oz (70–150...
Invertebrates > Centipedes
Overview AT A GLANCE Common Name: Giant Desert Centipede Scientific Name: Scolopendra heros Category: Invertebrates Subcategory: Centipedes Size: Total length: 15-20 cm (6-8 in); maximum recorded up to 25 cm (10 in) Weight: 15-30 g (0.5-1.1 oz) Lifespan: 5-8 years in...
Invertebrates > Centipedes
OverviewThe House Centipede (Scutigera coleoptrata) is a bizarre, lightning-fast, and extraordinarily beneficial multi-legged chilopod belonging to the family Scutigeridae. Originally native to the rocky scrublands and limestone crevices of the Mediterranean Basin,...
