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Centipede

Scutigera sp.

Photo by JillBlack
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Field Notes

Description:

Scutigera were beige-coloured with dark stripes down the back and are about 3-4cm long. Feeds mainly on roaches and spiders and are considered beneficial.

Habitat:

Found this house centipede in a bath tub

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Biodiversity of North Island, New Zealand

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PublishedOctober 29, 2015

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