Common Desert Centipede

Its body generally reaches 4–7 inches (10–18 cm) in length. Coloration is variable, hence the species name "polymorpha" which means "many forms", and alternative common names like "multi-colored centipede". The body segments have one dark lateral stripe, and for this reason is also known as the tiger centipede or tiger-stripe centipede. Generally this species has a darker brown, red, or orange colored head and lighter brown, tan, or orange body segments with yellow legs. Its antennae have 7 or more smooth segments.