Scutigera Melanostoma

	Scutigera Melanostoma ''Scutigera'' is a centipede genus in the scutigeromorph (house centipede) family Scutigeridae, a group of centipedes with long limbs and true compound eyes (which were once thought to be secondary, re-evolved "pseudofacetted eyes"). It is composed of more than 30 species, including the most common and well-studied species, ''Scutigera coleoptrata.'' Species Extant species * '' Scutigera aethiopica'' * '' Scutigera argentina'' * '' Scutigera asiatica'' * '' Scutigera buda'' * '' Scutigera carrizala'' * '' Scutigera chichivaca'' * ''Scutigera coleoptrata'' * ''Scutigera complanata'' * ''Scutigera dubia'' * '' Scutigera fissiloba'' * '' Scutigera flavistoma'' * '' Scutigera hispida'' * '' Scutigera linceci'' * '' Scutigera longitarsis'' * '' Scutigera marmorea'' * '' Scutigera melanostoma'' * ''Scutigera nossibei'' * ''Scutigera oweni'' * ''Scutigera oxypyga'' * ''Scutigera parcespinosa'' * ''Scutigera planiceps'' * ''Scutigera poicila'' * '' Scutigera rubrilineata'' * ''Scu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Scutigera Coleoptrata ''Scutigera coleoptrata'', also known as the house centipede, is a species of centipede that is typically yellowish-grey and has up to 15 pairs of long legs. Originating in the Mediterranean region, it has spread to other parts of the world, where it can live in human homes. It is an insectivore, preying on insects and arachnids by envenomating them (but not dangerous to humans). Etymology In 1758, Carl Linnaeus described the species in the tenth edition of his ''Systema Naturae'', giving the name ''Scolopendra coleoptrata'', writing that it has a "coleopterated thorax" (similar to a coleopter). In 1801, Jean-Baptiste Lamarck separated ''Scutigera'' from ''Scolopendra'', calling this species ''Scutigera coleoptrata''. The word ''scutigera'' comes from Latin and , because of the shape of the plates in the back of the chilopod. Morphology The body of an adult ''Scutigera coleoptrata'' is typically in length, although larger specimens are sometimes encountered. Up t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Scutigera Dubia ''Scutigera'' is a centipede genus in the scutigeromorph (house centipede) family Scutigeridae, a group of centipedes with long limbs and true compound eyes (which were once thought to be secondary, re-evolved "pseudofacetted eyes"). It is composed of more than 30 species, including the most common and well-studied species, ''Scutigera coleoptrata.'' Species Extant species * '' Scutigera aethiopica'' * '' Scutigera argentina'' * '' Scutigera asiatica'' * '' Scutigera buda'' * '' Scutigera carrizala'' * '' Scutigera chichivaca'' * ''Scutigera coleoptrata'' * ''Scutigera complanata'' * '' Scutigera dubia'' * '' Scutigera fissiloba'' * '' Scutigera flavistoma'' * '' Scutigera hispida'' * '' Scutigera linceci'' * '' Scutigera longitarsis'' * '' Scutigera marmorea'' * '' Scutigera melanostoma'' * '' Scutigera nossibei'' * '' Scutigera oweni'' * '' Scutigera oxypyga'' * '' Scutigera parcespinosa'' * '' Scutigera planiceps'' * '' Scutigera poicila'' * '' Scutigera rubrilineata'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Scutigera Linceci ''Scutigera linceci'', the Arizona house centipede (originally described as ''Cermatia linceci'') is a species of the Scutigeromorph centipede found in the Southern United States and Central America. Its species name refers to Dr Lincecum, a field naturalist. In the wild, they live under stones and in hollow logs, but the species frequently enters human habitation. Appearance ''Scutigera linceci'' is much smaller than the common house centipede, ''Scutigera coleoptrata ''Scutigera coleoptrata'', also known as the house centipede, is a species of centipede that is typically yellowish-grey and has up to 15 pairs of long legs. Originating in the Mediterranean region, it has spread to other parts of the world, wh ...'', growing to only , and can further by differentiated from the latter species by the shape of the head and tergites, and its colouration. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q6507720 Animals described in 1867 Arthropods of North America Scutigeromorpha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]